RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is proud to announce that the American Nurses Association (ANA) named Dr. Mary Jane Genuino, Assistant Professor in Felician’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, as the recipient of the Foundations of Nursing Practice Award. The award, a testament to Dr. Genuino’s exceptional contributions to nursing, will be formally presented at a reception on Thursday, June 27, in Washington, DC.

Dr. Mary Jane Genuino, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing

Dr. Christine Mihal, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, remarked, “We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Genuino on our nursing faculty, and we are very grateful for her dedication and outstanding contributions to the nursing profession. Congratulations, Mary Jane!”

The Foundations of Nursing Practice Award was created to recognize an individual registered nurse for achieving outstanding accomplishments in nursing research, nursing education, or nursing practice. All recipients of the ANA 2024 National Awards recognize extraordinary nurses and champions for their vital contributions to nursing and health care.

The Felician University School of Nursing fosters a community of ethical, caring, and compassionate faculty and students. Within this nurturing environment, resilient leaders emerge, driven by their passion for values and advocacy in caring for patients, families, and communities. These leaders navigate the complexities of the global healthcare landscape while upholding the well-being of students, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping healthy and happy nurses.

To view the complete list of ANA’s 2024 national award winners, visit https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2024/ana-announces-2024-national-award-winners/.

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the thirteenth year, recognizing its strong support for Veteran students. The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.