School of Nursing–Camden Professor Rachel Derr Honored by New Jersey League for Nursing
November 13, 2023
Rachel Derr, program director of pre-licensure programs and clinical assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing in Camden, has been named a recipient of the 2023 New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) Nurse Recognition Award. She was among only eight nurses honored with the award, which was presented during the 2023 NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards Gala on November 3 in acknowledgment of her commitment and contributions to nursing education.
According to the NJLN, Derr is among a select group of mentors and leaders who are making an indelible mark on the nursing profession while contributing to healthy communities.
“I am both honored and humbled to be chosen for this prestigious award,” Derr said. “I am committed to upholding the standards of excellence that this award represents and will continue to dedicate myself to the noble profession of nursing.”