Pamela S. Hinds, PhD, RN, CS 2004 Oncology Nursing Society Distinguished Researcher Award

Pamela S. Hinds, PhD, RN, CS, director of nursing research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn, has received the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 2004 Distinguished Researcher Award. This award recognizes her outstanding contributions through research that have enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing. She is recognized widely for her work in pediatric oncology that focuses on hope in adolescents with cancer.

Vernice Doris Ferguson, MA, RN, FAAN, FRCN National Academies' Portrait Collection of African Americans in Science, Engineering and Medicine

Vernice Doris Ferguson, MA, RN, FAAN, FRCN, has been selected by the National Academies' African American History Program to become part of the National Academies Portrait Collection of African Americans in Science, Engineering and Medicine. This collection recognizes the outstanding achievements of African Americans in science, engineering, and medicine. Ms Ferguson is 1 of only 2 nurses who have been honored by the National Academies.