RU's Ramsey honored by Virginia Nurses Foundation with Leadership Excellence Award

RU School of Nursing Director Tony Ramsey

RU School of Nursing Director Tony Ramsey joins four others as Leadership Excellence Award winners for statewide nursing education leadership. 

Tony Ramsey, director of the School of Nursing in the Waldron College of Health and Human Services, will be recognized with a Leadership Excellence Award as a nurse educator at the annual Virginia Nurses Foundation (VNF) Gala on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Richmond.

"It means a lot to me that my teaching has made a difference to my students," said Ramsey, who was nominated by Ellen Linkenhoker, director of clinical education and magnet at LewisGale Montgomery. "This honor comes as a surprise and is testament to the great partnerships we have with all the hospitals in our area."

The theme of the VNF Gala is “Every Nurse a Leader" and Ramsey will join four others in the VNF's first class of VNF Leadership Excellence Award winners for nurse education leadership throughout Virginia. As a nurse educator, Ramsey is being honored for his commitment to the advancement of nursing knowledge.

Radford University is a comprehensive public university of more than 9,900 students. RU serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 191-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The university offers 69 degree programs at the undergraduate level, and 21 master's programs and three doctoral programs at the graduate level. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Athletic Conference, Radford participates in 19 varsity sports—11 for women and eight for men. Since 2005, the university has secured approval and funding for nearly $300 million in capital projects, including both new construction and renovation.

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Sep 23, 2013
Don Bowman
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dbowman@radford.edu