Nebraska Cancer Specialists

CURE Magazine honored Dorothy Wahrman, NCS Oncology Nurse as Winner of the 2010 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing Heartfelt Essays from Patients and Caregivers at a Reception Honoring the Field of Oncology Nursing during a special award ceremony at the Oncology Nursing Society's 35th Annual Congress.

Nearly 200 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and peers submitted essays to this year's contest nominating their oncology nurses who have demonstrated exceptional compassion, expertise and commitment in their patients' fight against cancer.

Dorothy Wahrman, RN, OCN, with Nebraska Cancer Specialists in Omaha, Neb., was awarded the Extraordinary Healer Award in front of hundreds of her peers and Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies, actress, singer and cancer survivor, Ann Jillian. Nominated by Valerie Bosselman, Wahrman cared for Valerie's daughter, Megan, who lost her battle with adrenal cortical carcinoma, in 2008. Wahrman was described in the winning essay as "the most remarkable woman," whose "ability to sense the every need of patient and family was the most beautiful and natural part of her character." "Valerie's essay immediately rose to the top of the essays presented for judging in this year's contest as it was obvious that there was an intense emotional relationship created between nurse and family," said Susan McClure, Publisher, CURE magazine. "While we know each and every oncology nurse is a healer and an asset to those on the cancer journey, when choosing a winner for this event, we look for those who go above and beyond the call of duty and it is obvious Dorothy did just that." In addition to Wahrman, two finalists, Annette Graham, NP, AOCNP, Virginia Cancer Institute, Richmond, Va., and Jackie Broadway, MSN, FNP-BC, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, were also honored at the reception.

Nebraska Cancer Specialists is honored to have such a kind, compassionate and remarkable staff member as Dorothy Wahrman caring for their patients.

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