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The Power of Nurses – And How Northwest AHEC Can Empower You

May 5, 2025 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski

Thank you, Nurses!
If you’re a nurse, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. We see your commitment, compassion, and resilience—and we appreciate everything you do to care for others, often in challenging circumstances.

Nurses WeekNational Nurses Week takes place May 6–12, 2025, and it's a time to honor the vital contributions of nurses. Whether you're a nurse, healthcare professional, patient, or someone who simply recognizes the critical role nurses play in our lives and communities, this is the perfect time to show your gratitude.

Northwest AHEC Appreciation Giveaway 🎉

As a token of our appreciation, sign up for our Nursing Continuing Education email list and you’ll be entered to win a Northwest AHEC Swag Bag filled with goodies!
Want an extra entry? Find our Nurses Week post on social media and share it!
📅 Winner will be announced Friday, May 9th.

 

How Northwest AHEC Supports Nurses

The Northwest Area Health Education Center (Northwest AHEC) of Wake Forest University School of Medicine provides education and training to support a strong, skilled healthcare workforce—especially in rural and underserved communities across our 17-county region in Northwest North Carolina.

Whether you’re just exploring nursing as a career, actively practicing, or returning to the field, we’re here to support you at every step.

Here’s How We Empower Nurses:

 

To all nurses—we see you, we support you, and we thank you.
Let us know how Northwest AHEC can continue to empower you in your journey.

 

A Special Thank You to Our Northwest AHEC Nursing Staff

HUGE shoutout and THANK YOU to our brilliant nurses on staff here at Northwest AHEC. Your dedication, expertise, and passion make a difference—not just in our department, but across the entire region. We are so grateful for the work you do to support and strengthen the nursing profession.

  • Stephanie Poindexter, MSN, RN – Nurse Educator
  • Ellen Zimmerman, MSN, RN, CHSE – Nurse Educator / RN Refresher Coordinator
  • Alana Dodson, MBA, RN – Nurse Educator
  • Leslie D. McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN – Quality Improvement Specialist / QI Curriculum Coordinator

Thank you for being leaders, mentors, and advocates. We appreciate you!

Tags: Nursing, registered nurse

Brooke Kochanski

Written by Brooke Kochanski

Marketing & Communications Specialist at Northwest AHEC

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