Yale nurses win highest honors in the state. School of Nursing professor and Associate Dean for Scholarly Affairs Nancy Redeker was selected for the Virginia A. Henderson award on Sep. 2, which is presented by the Connecticut Nurses Association to recognize nurses who perform outstanding research in their field. Redeker, who is the author of the 2011 book “Sleep Disorders and Sleep Promotion in Nursing Practice,” is renowned for her research on sleep disorders and their effect on heart failure patients. The News spoke with her on Tuesday about winning the award and her work with patients. Yale School of Nursing Professor Nancy Rekeder (right) has been a member of the Yale faculty since 2007. Q: How do you feel about the award? A: I’m honored. Q: Could you tell me more about your research? A: I work on sleep disorders affecting patients with specific health conditions. Q: What have you found in the course of your research?
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