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Partners in Nursing (PIN)

In 1995, a project called Partners in Nursing (PIN) at Cedar Crest College was launched with a mission to support activities to enhance the education of nursing students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, promote the professional growth and development of nursing faculty and encourage interdisciplinary initiatives on and off campus. Scholarships, recognition awards, lecture series, equipment and other material for nursing education are among the benefits to be provided by the Partners in Nursing.

Today, the PIN Endowed Scholarship fund is greater than $145,000 and a PIN general fund has been established.

Anonymous Nursing Graduate Pays It Forward

An anonymous graduate of the nursing program generously gave back to Cedar Crest College nursing students by donating enough money to fund the cost of a nursing pin for each graduating senior.

Pinning ceremony, which took place before Commencement on Saturday, May 12, is a special tradition at Cedar Crest College. In the past, students have had to purchase their own pins, an expense that not all students can afford. Last year, the College was able to fund the cost of pins for all students, and this year’s anonymous donation covered the expense.

How You Can Give Back to the School of Nursing

You can pay forward the act of kindness above for next year’s graduates. A gift of $40 funds the cost of a pin for one student and continues the special tradition unique to graduates about to embark on their nursing careers. Click the button below and select “PIN General Fund” from the designation.

Contact Institutional Advancement with questions at 1-888-902-3327 or .

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Cedar Crest College Distinguished Nursing Alumni Awards

Starting in 2016, Cedar Crest College has recognized the achievements of outstanding nursing alumni who demonstrate the ideals of CCC Nursing through their varied contributions and who have distinguished themselves in one of six categories: Award for Transformational Leadership, Award for Nursing Education, Award for Clinical Practice, Notable Graduate of the Last Decade, Global Citizen Award, and Spirit of Compassion Award. Added for 2019 is the Award for Nursing Research/Evidence-based Practice.

Nominations may be made by anyone associated and familiar with Cedar Crest College School of Nursing and/or its Graduates (i.e. alumni, faculty, students, community members) and will be accepted from April 1 – May 31.

The PIN Committee determines the awards given each year and at their discretion, designated awards may not be given.

Awards will be presented to alumni at the August Pinning Ceremony.

Award for Transformational Leadership

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of nursing.

Criteria: Evolves an organization/institution to meet current and anticipated needs and strategic priorities; implements mechanisms for evidence-based practice and innovation to flourish; positively influences health care at the institutional, local, regional, national and/or international levels; role models personal qualities that serve to encourage high quality performance in a diverse work force.

Award for Nursing Education

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who exhibits excellence in nursing education and professional development.

Criteria: Demonstrates excellence in teaching through the use of innovative teaching methodologies; creates effective learning environments for clients and students; advances the knowledge of others by promoting a theoretical and evidence-based approach to teaching-learning; serves as a mentor to students and other faculty to foster the development of professional competence and excellence in others.

Award for Clinical Practice

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who exhibits excellence in their professional nursing practice.

Criteria: Demonstrates exceptional competence in the application and integration of knowledge and skills in the direct provision of patient care; evaluates and utilizes evidence-based findings in practice; demonstrates advocacy and support on behalf of patients and families; provides compassionate care based on the unique needs and attributes of the patient and family/support system.

Notable Graduate of the Last Decade

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who received their degree within the last 10 years; has demonstrated leadership and innovation in healthcare delivery; is actively engaged in contributing to and impacting the profession.

Criteria: Received a nursing degree from Cedar Crest College within ten years of the year of recognition; positively influences health care at the institutional, local, regional, national and/or international levels; has achieved an exceptional level of prominence in the nursing profession that brings credit to him/her and the College.

Global Citizen Award

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who demonstrates the ideals associated with civic engagement and social responsibility.

Criteria: Exceeds expectations in times of critical need by demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the nursing profession; is engaged in legislative activities and/or professional advocacy for nursing at the local, state and/or federal levels; contributes to and is involved with equal opportunity and human rights concerns domestically or internationally for nurses and/or healthcare recipients; demonstrates sustained commitment to volunteerism that addresses and meets community needs.

Spirit of Compassion Award

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who consistently goes above and beyond their scope of practice to improve the human condition of others.

Criteria: Gives selflessly of themselves and provides extraordinary care and compassion to patients, their families and the communities they serve; embeds humanism in their practice as a way to elevate the patient care experience and improve care outcomes.

Nursing Research/Evidence-based Practice Award

Awarded to a Cedar Crest College Nursing graduate who has established excellence in nursing research and/or evidence-based practice.

Criteria: Actively conducting and/or utilizing scientific research findings with implications for nursing knowledge and/or clinical practice at the unit, service, institutional, national or professional level; is recognized as an educator, mentor, or facilitator in guiding and supporting others by assisting in the conduct of their own research and/or evidence-based practice efforts (i.e. graduate students, other nurse researchers, staff nurses).