Rachel Jordan receives DNPs of Color Dr. Virginia Allen Award

Hospice of the Chesapeake Director of Advocacy & Legislative Affairs Rachel Jordan was honored by DNPs of Color with the Dr. Virginia Allen Distinguished Honorable Service to Humanity in Nursing Practice Award. She received the award at the Dr. Virginia Allen & Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarship and Awards Gala held Oct. 19 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

Jordan was celebrated along with other outstanding individuals from across the country who are dedicated to advancing nursing practice and health equity while celebrating the creativity and leadership within our community.

In his letter of recommendation to the organization, Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair and District 9 Council Member Sydney Harrison wrote, “The rapport she’s built with the community and external organizations are commendable. Her selfless service demonstrates the will to positively influence and inspire those around her to achieve their goals. As a councilman, I seek community leaders who believe in producing quality outcomes and it brings me joy to know that nurses like Dr. Jordan share their knowledge and expertise so that others may thrive.”

The award Jordan received is named for a woman who was among a group of Black nurses who cared for tuberculosis patients at Sea View Hospital in New York when few nurses would. Known as the Black Angels, their commitment to caring for these patients was no doubt an important part of the journey to finding a cure.

“To receive this award that pays homage to such a remarkable woman is overwhelming,” Jordan said. “I aspire to be the kind professional who is so dedicated to health equity and the highest of standards in nursing. Dr. Allen is an inspiration to Black women like me in the medical field and in the community.”

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About Hospice of the Chesapeake

Hospice of the Chesapeake creates meaningful experiences for those in the communities they serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. They believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals, healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on fully living each day. They develop care plans to minimize symptoms, articulate what matters most, and remember that each moment matters for patients and families in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s counties. Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss is the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake. For more information, please visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.

About DNPs of Color

DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to serve Doctors of Nursing Practice of Color through networking, mentorship and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. Please visit their website www.dnpsofcolor.org.