The Clarus Award is given each year to an ER nurse who is nominated by a co-worker.  The annual call for nominees is sent out to Zumbro Valley Chapter members to nominate a deserving nurse who exhibits the following qualifications.

Clarus means “light, brightness, illumination and clearness”.  So the nominee must be a light to the other nurses that they work with. A professional role model, team player, a compassionate nurse, preceptor for new nurses, knowledgeable of emergency nursing practice.

The recipient of this award will receive a plaque.

Janet was an ER Nurse who worked in the Albert Lea ER for many years and attended the yearly Zumbro Valley Chapter conference.  She loved ER nursing and ENA.  She died in the locker room one Sunday after working her weekend shift.  Registration for the annual conference is given to a nurse working at the Albert Lea ER.