Boston’s Lorraine Notice, Nuray Harkins Recognized

Boston residents Lorraine Notice, R.N., and Nuray Harkins, R.N., were recognized in the May 9 edition of the Boston Globe’s annual “Salute to Nurses.” Notice and Harkins were recognized for their exemplary work at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston. Hebrew Rehabilitation Center offers long-term chronic care, post-acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services to seniors, and is the flagship campus for Hebrew SeniorLife, a senior care organization that is committed to improving the lives of older adults.

The Globe’s annual “Salute to Nurses” recognizes nurses whose dedication and caring have saved lives, soothed fears, and eased the pain of countless patients and their families.

Notice was nominated by her colleague Fana Hailemichael, B.S.N., R.N., Nurse Manager. In her “Salute to Nurses” nomination Hailemichael said of Notice, “During the early days of COVID-19, working on the memory care floor was like a war zone without weapons. Notice, along with other nurses on her floor, worked tirelessly to protect their patients. When the family members couldn't come to visit, these extraordinary nurses gave their patients the same time and love the patients would get from their own family members. This group did not think of their own families; they gave all they had to their patients. They deserve to be nominated and to be saluted for what they did then and continue to do now.”

Harkins was nominated by her colleague Robert Treiber, B.S.N., R.N., Nurse Manager at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. In his “Salute to Nurses” nomination of Harkins, Treiber said, “Nuray is a loving, caring, and compassionate nurse who always goes all out for her patients. When working with challenging patients, she always maintains a high level of patience, professionalism, and ‘compassion beyond care.’

“We have a nursing staff of 1,200 people who truly represent and live Hebrew SeniorLife’s core values,” said Tammy Retalic, M.S., R.N., Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Care Services, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. “Every day, they go above and beyond to provide world-class clinical care and to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

”We all know that 2020 was a challenging year. I’m incredibly proud of the way our nurses led the way in protecting and caring for our patients, while providing comfort and solace during some of the most challenging days in their own lives, too.”

Hebrew SeniorLife offers many opportunities for nurses to advance their careers through professional development, tuition assistance, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. Hebrew SeniorLife recently launched a paid training program for those interested in beginning a career in nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The next paid training session will run in August and is intended for those who have not already been working in this role. Please email nurseaidtraining@hsl.harvard.edu for details.

About Hebrew SeniorLife
Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a national senior services leader uniquely dedicated to rethinking, researching, and redefining the possibilities of aging. Based in Boston, the nonprofit organization has provided communities and health care for seniors, research into aging, and education for geriatric care providers since 1903. For more information about Hebrew SeniorLife, visit https://hebrewseniorlife.org and follow us on our blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.