Joy Pickens Recognized as One of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas
Baxter Health is proud to announce that Joy Pickens, ADN, RN, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas. This recognition honors and celebrates exceptional nurses who have made significant contributions to the lives of their patients and communities.
The Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas award is an annual award sponsored by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation. This prestigious honor is awarded to nurses who demonstrate exceptional concern for humanity, contribute significantly to the nursing profession, and excel in mentoring others. Recipients are selected by an anonymous panel from a pool of nominations, underscoring the rigorous standards and competitive nature of this recognition.
Joy, a nurse of 17 years, joined the Baxter Health Family in 2007, serving patients as a nurse on 4 South. She transitioned to work in the Cath Lab, and then moved into her current role 6 years ago working as a float nurse. Joy also works as a clinical coordinator and house supervisor as needed.
Founded 38 years ago by PK Scheerle, an RN from New Orleans, Louisiana, the Great 100 Nurses Foundation not only honors outstanding nurses but also supports nursing advocacy, scholarships, and research. The funds raised through the award celebrations are instrumental in advancing nursing research and the implementation of groundbreaking discoveries.
“We are so proud of Joy Pickens' nomination as one of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas,” said Rachel Gilbert, VP/Chief Nursing Officer. “Joy is the ultimate example of a servant's heart and an excellent role model of compassionate nursing. She is highly approachable, always kind, and she has a profound passion for the nursing profession, which shows in the care that she provides to her patients. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to the positive impact she has made on Baxter Health, her patients, and everyone she meets.”
Baxter Health congratulates Joy on this well-deserved honor. For more information about the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas award and nomination process, visit Arkansas - Great 100 Nurses.
