Dr. Retha Gentry, associate professor in East Tennessee State Universityâs College of Nursing, was recently named a 2021 Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leader as part of the 40 Under 40 Nurse Leaders program.
Award selection was based on criteria determined by leaders from the Tennessee Action Coalition, Tennessee Nurses Association, and Tennessee Hospital Association. The honorees were chosen based on leadership among peers and others, professional growth and development, contribution to building a culture of health in their community, and commitment as a role model for health.
âIt is a privilege to be selected as one of the 40 young nurse leaders in Tennessee. This is an opportunity to network with and be mentored by nursing experts in order to grow as a nurse leader. I am committed to improving the health of individuals in my community and across the stateâ said Gentry.