Nurse Essay and Visual Arts Contest

We celebrated National Nurse Week in May 2011 with our 10th Annual Nurse Essay & Visual Art Contest.

Read Winning Essays from Previous Contests.

This Year's Theme

"We Treat Kids Better"

Hospital nurses responded by submitting scores of essays. Each was read by a committee of hospital executives. Those judged to be among the top submissions were read by a panel of leaders in the nursing profession.

Winning essays are publicly displayed in our lobby during the week following the award ceremony. 

Request a Bound Copy

Want a bound copy of the winning essays? 

Contact:  Carolyn Kendrick at 323-361-2942

Awards for Winning Entries

Nurses who submitted essays were hosted at special ceremonies held during National Nurse Week.  All submitted essays were published in a commemorative book.  Winners were awarded cash prizes:

• Essay Winner - 1st Place = $1,000
• Essay Winner - 2nd Place = $400
• Essay Winner - 3rd Place = $200
• Visual Art Winner = $400