ANNA Nightingale Tributes
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!
ANNA members, please continue to submit your tributes!
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Jean Nardini
May 23, 2005
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
Pat Weiskittel
April 29, 2011
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
Donna Carlton Casey
August 31, 2017
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
Marilyn Eilert
December 20, 2019
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
Linda Smith
October 14, 2022
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
Sonia Fish
October 24, 2023
Sonia was a Friend, Leader, and compassionate Nurse. She will be missed. Gone too soon.
Bluegrass Chapter 322
Juanita "Janie" Martinez
May 24, 2018
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
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
Barbara Prowant
March 07, 2009
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
Mary Houglum
July 08, 2019
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
Janel Parker
August 26, 2003
ANNA President Janel Parker was a force of nature in her efforts to improve nephrology nursing and the care of nephrology patients.
Beth Ulrich
Janel Parker
August 26, 2003
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
Deloris Jean Gill-McCarthy
September 13, 2021
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
Rosanna Victoria Atienza
March 10, 2014
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
Deborrah K. Ferguson
May 02, 2022
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
Gloria Scharf Beedie
August 25, 2001
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
Janie Martinez
May 24, 2018
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
Frank Borsey, Jr.
April 23, 2017
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
Lillian "Lil" Ruth Gibson, BSN, RN
November 02, 2020
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
Mary K Houglum
July 08, 2019
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
Donna Carlton Casey
August 31, 2017
Donna was an active member of ANNA and passionate about vascular access for patients. We miss her expertise and friendship.
Hazel Taylor Chapter 239
Laura Hojnacki
December 11, 2022
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
Sally Burrows Hudson
July 21, 2014
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
Patricia Sordillo
January 18, 2023
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