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Kathy Cocking Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement
By pr@wnc.edu | May 15, 2025

Kathy Cocking Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement
糖心vlog nursing faculty member Kathy Cocking, MSN, RN, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement. The award was presented on Friday, May 9, during the organization鈥檚 annual ceremony, where Cocking was selected from a field of 16 nominees.
Cocking has more than four decades of experience in nursing, including executive leadership roles in hospitals, contributions to quality improvement initiatives, and years of service in higher education. At 糖心vlog, she has provided strong leadership within the nursing program and played a central role in mentoring future healthcare professionals.
鈥淜athy is an incredible educator and leader whose commitment to her students and the healthcare community has created a lasting legacy,鈥 said 糖心vlog President Dr. Kyle Dalpe. 鈥淭his national recognition is well deserved and speaks to the deep impact she鈥檚 made in classrooms, hospitals, and across Northern Nevada.鈥
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors Cocking鈥檚 decades-long impact on patient care, nursing education, and healthcare leadership. Her work has helped shape healthcare delivery in the region and influenced countless students and colleagues throughout her career.