Nine Methodist Health System registered nurses (RN) will receive the 2014 DFW Great 100 Nurses award. Chosen from more than 800 nominees, recipients are recognized for being role models, leaders, community servants, compassionate caregivers, and significant contributors to the nursing professions.

Methodist nurses named to the Great 100 Nurses list include:

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

• Cindy Smith, RN
• KaLinda Longino, RN, CAPA

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

• Kathleen Landergan-Wallner, BSN, RNC-OB

“These nine nurses exemplify the care and compassion shown by all of our nurses, medical staff, and employees,” says Pamela Stoyanoff, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Methodist Health System. “We are proud and grateful for their leadership and for their dedication to their patients.”

Award recipients will be honored at The DFW Great 100 Nurses awards banquet, May 14 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The DFW Great 100 Nurses awards started in 1991 with a mission of recognizing registered nurses in North Texas for their contributions to the communities in which they live and practice both the art and science of nursing.

About Methodist Health System

Guided by the founding principles of life, learning and compassion, Methodist Health System (Methodist) provides quality, integrated care to improve and save the lives of individuals and families throughout North Texas. Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, and Methodist Family Health Centers are part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System, which is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Additional information is available at www.methodisthealthsystem.org. Connect with them through Facebook, YouTube and Twitter at www.methodisthealthsystem.org/socialmedia.

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