Center Director Dr. Ellen Hahn Receives The Faye Glenn Abdellah Leadership Award in Nursing Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 6, 2021) - UK-CARES Center Director, Dr. Ellen Hahn, was given the Faye Glenn Abdellah Leadership Award during the NightInGala held by the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR).

The Faye Glenn Abdellah Leadership Award is named for this renowned nurse researcher. Faye Abdellah’s vision has resulted in inestimable value created by nurse scientists over the years. This award goes to an organization or individual with a sustained or lasting impact on nursing science either through advocacy, institutional leadership, or individual program of research that has led to the public awareness of the value of nursing science in improving health at the individual and/or population levels.

FNINR is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1993. Nurse researchers are grounded in clinical nursing practice and focused on the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of patients. They recognize the illness and the presence of health risk factors affecting the overall well-being of individuals.

The health care community faces new challenges and opportunities to improve patient care each year. With the continuing leadership provided by NINR and the support of FNINR, nurse researchers will continue to contribute to the enhanced health and well-being of all Americans, especially in a time when cost-effectiveness and quality of care are equally championed by the public and the Nation’s decision makers.

Click the link below to view Dr. Hahn's acceptance speech.