nurses

See the report that ranks the best and worst states for nurses, and see why Tennessee is one of the worst.

Nominate nurses for the McDonald's Nurse Excellence Award in and around Southern Indiana. Online nominations open now.

OCTC's Experience Nursing Day is an awesome way for prospective nurses to really see what it's like in the nursing profession.

What an honor it has been to recognize the best and brightest nurses in the tri-state, based on your nominations. As a small token of appreciation we celebrate you. We express our gratitude and we support you. Let's take a look back and meet all of the nominated nurses!

Haley Geary is a nursing instructor for University of Louisville as well as a RN on the Rehabilitation floor for Owensboro Health. She's making a difference in the lives of her students and patients every single day. #Hero

Krystal Sowders is an oncology nurse working on the COVID unit at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital. She gives her patients the best care and that's why it's our pleasure to honor her during National Nurses Week. #HERO

Anna Crowder works long shifts at Vineyard Primary Care. It's our pleasure to honor her during National Nurses Week. She's making a difference in the lives of her patients every single day. #Hero

Angel Austin is a nurse at Owensboro Heart and Vascular. She provides the ultimate in care for people with heart disease, along with other ailments. It's our pleasure to honor her during National Nurses Week. #HERO

Erin Roby has been putting her life on the frontline to help others for over 20 years. She works endless hours at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to save lives. It's our pleasure to honor her during National Nurses Week. #HERO

Katrina Pruitt works on the frontline at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville. Not only has Katrina worked tirelessly helping those with the cornovirus, she tested positive for COVID-19 as well. All because she was doing what needed to be done, to help her patients. It's our pleasure to honor her during National Nurses Week. #HERO

Chandler England is a LPN at Grayson Manor in Leitchfield. He works endless hours to take care of the sick and elderly in the community. It's our pleasure to honor him during National Nurses Week. #HERO

Carsha Wells works nights on the pediatric unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. It's our pleasure to honor her during National Nurses Week. She gives compassionate care to children and families every day. #HERO