NEW
YORK, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brighid Gannon, DNP, PMHNP-BC, has been
recognized as the 2024 AANP State Award for Excellence honoree for
New York at a ceremony this past
weekend held by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP). This accolade celebrates excellence in clinical practice
and advancements in accessible, person-centered, high-quality
patient care for diverse communities. Brighid joins nurse
practitioner recipients from different states, districts, or
territories to commemorate their remarkable achievements in
practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership.
"Brighid's compassion, expertise and
advocacy for patients and NPs exemplify the highest standards of
nursing practice."
As the co-founder of Lavender Psychiatry, Brighid exemplifies
excellence in nursing leadership and advocacy. A visionary leader
passionate about increasing access to mental health care and
advancing the roles of nurse practitioners (NPs), Brighid
co-developed an integrated care model to improve patient outcomes
and experiences. An online psychiatry and therapy group practice,
Lavender is the largest nurse-owned and nurse-led mental health
organization in the US. The unique model of concierge-level care
and board-certified Psychiatric NPs delivering both psychotherapy
and medication management in a single virtual appointment allows
for timely, quality care when it is needed.
"We are thrilled to honor Brighid
Gannon with the 2024 AANP State Award for Excellence for
New York," said AANP President Dr.
Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC,
FAANP, FAAN, "Her compassion, expertise and advocacy for patients
and NPs exemplify the highest standards of nursing practice. She's
an inspiration to her peers and colleagues."
Her career is marked by a dedication to mentoring the next
generation of nursing professionals. Brighid's contributions to
nursing professional development have had a profound impact on the
field, and her leadership continues to empower nurses to strive
toward excellence. She has developed a PMHNP leadership track to
help promote Psych NPs into management roles, a student precepting
program as well as mentorship program for new grads.
Brighid played a pivotal role in helping Lavender earn its
accreditation in nursing, continuing professional development
through the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC). The
accreditation reinforces the use of evidence-based criteria when
developing high-quality, scientifically rigorous education to
promote the professional growth of nurses. She also spearheaded
innovative initiatives such as the ADHD Care Pledge, which outlines
Lavender's commitment to responsible stimulant medication
management and ensures the highest standards of patient care. This
pledge is adhered to by all 70+ NPs that Brighid leads across nine
states.
Brighid is setting high standards for nursing excellence, and
her commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing the
field of nursing exemplifies the core values of the AANP. For more
information about the AANP State Award for Excellence and its
recipients, please visit aanp.org.
About Lavender Psychiatry
At Lavender, we believe in
creating a space where feelings are felt, respected, and cared
for. We're an online psychiatry and therapy office, founded
and led by nurses passionate about increasing access to mental
health care. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners provide both
therapy and medication management care in New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, Florida and Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California. For more information, please visit
joinlavender.com.
About AANP
The American Association of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP) is the largest professional membership
organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It
represents the interests of the more than 385,000 licensed NPs as
providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive,
patient-centered health care. AANP provides legislative leadership
and establishes standards that best serve NPs' patients and other
health care consumers. For more information about NPs, visit
aanp.org.
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