ANNA Nightingale Tributes

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ANNA Nightingale Tribute

As the members of ANNA approach our 55th Anniversary Celebration, we cannot help but look back and appreciate our founding members and all those who have followed in their footsteps striving to fulfill ANNA's mission. In doing so, we realize that so many who brought us to where we are today are no longer with us. ANNA would like to memorialize and honor those giants who formed us, moved us forward, and left behind a legacy to guide us into the future of Nephrology Nursing! 

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Wall of Tributes

Donna Carlton Casey

August 31, 2017

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Donna was an active member of ANNA and passionate about vascular access for patients. We miss her expertise and friendship.

Hazel Taylor Chapter 239

Lillian "Lil" Ruth Gibson, BSN, RN

November 02, 2020

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Lil worked her last 17 years at Dialysis Center of Lincoln as a nurse and vascular access coordinator. She was known for her kindness and her positivity. Both were contagious!

Platte River Chapter #324

Sally Burrows Hudson

July 21, 2014

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Sally was an incredible mentor to so many. Her leadership and guidance were an inspiration. Her writing and accomplishments are endless

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Deloris Jean Gill-McCarthy

September 13, 2021

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Deloris was one of the first dialysis nurses in Oklahoma. She was an encyclopedia of dialysis and a mentor to many. She introduced ANNA to me. She is greatly missed.

Barbara L. McKie Northeast Oklahoma Chapter 256

Patricia Sordillo

January 18, 2023

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Our colleague and mentor Pat was a beacon for nephrology nursing education and kidney patients. Her delightful humor and kindness brought a smile to all who worked with her.

Fresenius Clinical Support Specialists

Patricia Weiskittel

April 29, 2011

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Pat was my extraordinary Nephrology mentor. If not for her I would not have been an active ANNA member since 1989.

Maryam Lyon MSN RN CNNe

Juanita "Janie" Martinez

May 24, 2018

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Janie was a tireless ANNA member, colleague and friend. She mentored many, and served her chapter and the members of ANNA with love.

Cindy Richards, Sara Kennedy and Susan Bridger

Patricia "Pat" Sordillo

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Pat was a mentor for me when my company was purchased by Fresenius and I will always fondly remember her for welcoming me and helping me during the transition.

Sheila Deziel - Desert Vista 501

Laura Hojnacki

December 11, 2022

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Laura loved being a nephrology nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. She was a bright and shining star, always learning, teaching, and caring. Dance on, Laura!

Irene Krall on behalf of ANNA #503 PNW

Dr. Kim Schafer Astroth

September 04, 2023

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Dr. Astroth was an excellent, caring mentor to Research Committee members. Despite her health challenges, she maintained an optimistic attitude that inspired others.

Kelly Dyar

Marilyn Eilert

December 20, 2019

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Marilyn was the spirit of leadership during several decades of ANNA. Her cheerleader energy and guidance to the chapters was incredible.

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Donna Carlton Casey

August 31, 2017

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Donna was a wonderful nephrology nurse, colleague and friend. She was a wealth of knowledge about dialysis accesses and always willing to share her knowledge.

Cindy Richards / Hazel Taylor Chapter of ANNA

Janel Parker

August 26, 2003

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ANNA President Janel Parker was a force of nature in her efforts to improve nephrology nursing and the care of nephrology patients.

Beth Ulrich

Frank Borsey, Jr.

April 23, 2017

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Frank was an amazing nurse and amazing friend. He served ANNA tirelessly for many years, and he is truly missed. He was a member of the Alamo City Chapter.

Cindy Richards and Susan Bridger

Helen Williams

July 01, 2023

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Helen was a past leader of ANNA she was a champion for Acute Care. She a past SPN leader, published author with a beautiful smile & kind heart.

Molly Cahill

Rosanna Victoria Atienza

March 10, 2014

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Rosanna was a strong leader, hard worker, compassionate, and skilled dialysis/transplant RN. She was a brave cancer warrior with a big heart & joyful laugh. We will always remember you.

ANNA 503 Pacific Northwest Chapter

Janie Martinez

May 24, 2018

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Janie had a great attitude about her role in ANNA and loved her San Antonio Chapter. She loved doing the regional parties. She was a treasure on the BOD

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Jan Brondyke

March 01, 2014

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Jan was God's servant and changed so many lives during her nursing career. She was everyone's best friend and never missed a chance to funny comments. We miss you friend.

Gail Dewald

Frank Borsey

April 23, 2017

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Frank Borsey was a teddybear of a guy and was loved by all who worked with him. He was a Chapter Leader, a mover, and a shaker. We miss him.

Alamo City Chapter 205

Linda Smith

October 14, 2022

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Anyone who worked with Linda on a committee has a million stories. All are fun! Her work dedication to education and professional practice was impeccable. Huge supporter of Nephrology Nurses

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Gloria Scharf Beedie

August 25, 2001

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Gloria was such a fun part of the regional team in the 90's, always part of the chapter support team. Her family honored her for several years with scholarships

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Mary Houglum

July 08, 2019

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Mary was an amazing cheerleader and motivator for the chapters. She was always at the National Symposium and greeting her friends from around the country with warm hugs

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Mary K Houglum

July 08, 2019

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Mary was an educator at heart. She worked hard everyday to teach and train new nephrology nurses and celebrated every win with them.

Elizabeth St John

Barbara Prowant

March 07, 2009

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I was fortunate to have Barb as my mentor and friend. She was a wealth of knowledge and compassion. She was a life long ambassador for Nephrology Nursing.

LaVonne Burrows

Jean Nardini

May 23, 2005

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Jean was a past president and known for her wit and sense of humor. She was a Boston girl and her accent her trademark

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Janel Parker

August 26, 2003

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Janel was a passionate, inspirational, and fun loving nephrology nursing visionary and past ANNA president. She pioneered the concept, structure, and process of nephrology nursing certification and lead early efforts.

Gail Wick, Karen Robbins, and Sandy Bodin

Janie Martinez

May 24, 2018

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Janie was one of our Chapter leaders who gave her heart and soul to assist others. She won multiple national ANNA awards. We miss her dearly!

Alamo City Chapter 205

Sonia Fish

October 24, 2023

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Sonia was a Friend, Leader, and compassionate Nurse. She will be missed. Gone too soon.

Bluegrass Chapter 322

Pat Weiskittel

April 29, 2011

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Pat was short in stature but made up for that in leadership and presence. She was respected in the transplant field and in the association for her enormous contributions

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Deborrah K. Ferguson

May 02, 2022

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When I met Debbie, she was FKC's regulatory manager, she took me under her wing and taught me so much. I just learned of her passing, she's now my angel.

Jovohn Belle, SR Manager, Clinical Education, Fresenius