Four Seasons is proud to announce that Jamie Rouse, DNP, AGNP C, ACHPN, CLE, Four Seasons’ Vice President of Palliative Care, has been awarded a 2026 State Award for Outstanding Contributions by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The AANP honors just one individual per state with this prestigious award.
This award honors individuals who have made significant strides in advancing health care through practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership (PEARL), and have demonstrated efforts to advance the image, profile, and visibility of nurse practitioners (NPs). The AANP State Awards for Outstanding Contributions honor one individual per state whose exemplary clinical care, advocacy and leadership have strengthened the NP profession and improved the health of communities nationwide. These awards celebrate the extraordinary dedication of NPs and advocates who go above and beyond to advance patient-centered care and elevate our profession.
“I am deeply humbled and truly honored to be recognized with the AANP Award for Outstanding State Contributions. This recognition is incredibly meaningful to me — not just as a personal milestone, but as a reflection of the work we do together every day at Four Seasons. I’m grateful to be part of an organization that believes in strong leadership, compassionate care, and the importance of advocacy at every level of our profession. This award reinforces why I’m so passionate about speaking up for our patients, our teams, and the future of healthcare. Thank you to my colleagues, mentors, and the Four Seasons family for your trust, encouragement, and shared commitment to making a difference. I carry this honor with deep gratitude,” says Jamie.
“We are incredibly excited to learn of this award recognizing Jamie Rouse’s outstanding contributions as a Nurse Practitioner. Her wisdom elevates and advances our ability to serve our community with excellent care. Her compassion and expertise brings reassurance to our patients and families, as well as those providers and team members who she leads. Congratulations, we are so proud of you and thankful that you are part of making care possible at Four Seasons!” furthers Four Seasons President & CEO, Dr. Millicent Burke Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, MLAS, SPHR®, SHRM SCP.
Read more about this incredible honor and see the full list of recipients here.
