The Great 100 Nurses
of Northeast Florida, Inc.
3832-10 Baymeadows Rd., #336
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Toll-Free (866) 238-5222
About Us
Who We Are
The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise nurse scholarship money, celebrate nursing to the community, and promote support for the profession in our region.
What We Do!
Celebration
Most all of us (or our loved ones) have been touched by that special nurse whose great skill, caring, and compassion made a memorable and positive, even life-changing, impact. Here in Florida's First Coast, a tradition began in 2000 to honor these nurses.
In the spring of 2000, 2003, and 2005, professional colleagues, family members, patients, and community members were given the opportunity to nominate favorite nurses to be one of the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc. These nurses not only excel in giving nursing care, but also improve the overall health and quality of others' lives. Of the many nominations sent forward, a carefully selected panel of nursing peers selected the final 100 recipients.
This gala event was successfully staged in 2000 (List of the 2000 Recipients), 2003 (List of the 2003 Recipients), 2005 (List of the 2005 Recipients), 2007(List of the 2007 Recipients) and 2009 (List of 2009 Recipients). These events were made possible by gifts from corporate, healthcare, and community sponsors. The Great 100 Nurses Celebration features a fabulously elegant dinner, musical entertainment, educational exhibits, and lots of fun and laughter.
These events are made possible by gifts from corporate, healthcare, and community sponsors. The Great 100 Nurses Celebration features a fabulously elegant dinner, musical entertainment, educational exhibits, and lots of fun and laughter.
Scholarships
With growing percentages of open nursing positions available within the state of Florida, a critical reason for the Great 100 Nursing event is to fight this shortage by collecting money and then awarding nursing scholarships to local nurses and nursing students. Therefore, in addition to the celebration of nursing itself, the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc., is concerned with raising nurse scholarship money, and this non-profit, tax-exempt corporation accepts donations throughout the year. The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations, gifts, and bequests are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Research
The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida Inc. provides small grants to fund research projects related to nursing and healthcare. Apply for these grant by completing the same form as is used for grant applications.
Speakers Bureau
The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida Inc. maintains a Speakers Bureau of Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Administrators who are available to address community and professional groups and media outlets about topics related to nursing and healthcare. To obtain a speaker, contact us today!
Our History
In May 2000, a coalition of local nursing organizations, spearheaded by District 2 of the Florida Nurses Association, introduced the area to the Great 100 Nurses Celebration. This effort proved successful by heightening community awareness of the nursing profession and raising over $30,000 for scholarships, while recognizing 100 nurses specially selected by their community and peers.
Founding Directors
Helen "Mimi" Holman, Alice Clark, Kathy Ebener,
Kay Fullwood, Andrea Gregg, Joyce Pareigis, Jean Penny
In 2001 - 17 scholarships were awarded to nursing students.
In 2002, dedicated nurse leaders recognized the importance of continuing this campaign for promoting the profession of nursing and began the process of incorporating into a non-profit organization. In October 2002, the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, Inc. was established.
In 2003 - 16 nursing scholarships were awarded.
In 2004, as awareness spreads in Northeast Florida, we have experienced an increase in community participation. Besides scholarships to students seeking a career in nursing, we were able to award scholarships to current nursing professionals to further their education, to pursue a specialty certification and for research.
The celebrations have continued through the years recognizing those who continually provide the "best" to our patients and our community. Currently, the organization in undergoing changes in membership and organization structure. The Home Page will provide more information as the organization takes on the form of a Great 100 Membership Organization.