Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Nursing Education recently awarded Patti McFadden, an associate professor of nursing at Louisiana Tech University, a 2017 Nurse’s Touch Award. The award honors outstanding educators for advancing professionalism, leadership, and communication skills in nursing education programs.

McFadden was one of four recipients this year out of over 800 nominees representing the best nursing educators around the country. After receiving news of her award, McFadden told News.LATech.edu,

“I am honored to receive this award and it means even more that a student nominated me…Nursing education is a very rewarding profession. When you see the future generation of nurses be so successful and know you are a small part of the reason, there is no better feeling.”

ATI Nursing Education’s announcement stated that McFadden received the award after impressing judges with her integration of professional and interpersonal skills as a nurse educator. She offers a lot as a nursing instructor, teaching nursing students how to stay healthy, manage work-related stress, be patient advocates, convey professional behaviors and attitudes, use nursing informatics and technology, and function as healthcare team leaders.

McFadden was nominated by Shelby Yarbrough, a recent Louisiana Tech nursing graduate. She appreciated McFadden’s teaching style as a tough but rewarding nursing instructor and described McFadden as a nurse you would want taking care of your loved ones. Dr. Donna Hood, professor and director of Louisiana Tech’s nursing program, was thrilled by McFadden’s award recognition which speaks to the exceptional staff and student-focused commitment of her nursing program.

To learn more about Patti McFadden’s nursing experience and Nurse’s Touch Award, visit here.

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