Congratulations Great 100 Nurses

In a state of great nursing, 12 of Louisiana’s top 100 nurses call EJGH home. These incredible professionals embody the very best in patient-centered care. They continue a tradition of nursing excellence that has been the hallmark of care at EJGH since 1971.

Thank you to the Louisiana Nursing Association for recognizing the efforts of all of this year’s Great 100. Congratulations from all of us at EJGH and thank you from all those you have served with compassion, empathy, and professionalism.

EJGH, Louisiana’s first Nurse Magnet Hospital, building on a legacy of nursing greatness every day.

Standing Left to Right:

Nicole Guttierrez (Clinical Research)

Jessica Cashio (Same Day Stay)

Janine Fontenot (Same Day Stay)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Spiers (IV Therapy)

Britt DeBlonde (Coronary Care Unit)

Sitting Left to Right:

Shannon Manzella (3-East Step Down ICU

Sothary Wilson (Intensive Care Unit

Jennifer Pourciau (Post-Acute Care Unit)

Michelle Blanke (Nurse Educator, Surgery)

Not Pictured:

Kristi Alcina (Nurse Practitioner, Heart Health Clinic)

Shane Landreaux (Nurse Practitioner, NICU)

Nicole G. Tharpe (Intensive Care Unit)