Recognizing Nursing Excellence and Leadership
We are honored to announce the AAPPN award recipients for 2021!
April Gerlock, PhD, PMHNP-BC, ARNP
2021 Gretchen Schodde Lifetime Achievement Award
April is a distinguished clinician and internationally renowned scientist. Her work in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), violence, and trauma-informed care has made a significant impact on patient care. Her work has also informed national policy and practice guidelines.
MaryAnne Murray, DNP, EdD, PMHNP-BC
2021 Nursing Excellence Award
MaryAnne is a skilled psychiatric provider and nursing preceptor who advocates for her patients and her colleagues. Her contributions to continuing education and her collaboration with organizations such as Autism COE and ECHO Autism are widely recognized.
Nikki Behner, DNP, MPH, ARNP
Volunteer of the Year
Nikki’s extraordinary contributions to the AAPPN Legislative Committee have been essential to the committee’s success.
She is a vital member of AAPPN and is being honored for her humble service to the association.
Amy Renee, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Student Member of the Year
Amy graduated from the University of Washington Doctoral of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program with high honors in March 2021. She was recognized for her incredible interpersonal skills that translated to positive influence and steady force for her peers during the rigorous DNP study.