Louisiana State Nurses Association - LSNA

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! The Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF) is thrilled to bring you the annual Nightingale Awards & Gala, a celebration of excellence in nursing like no other.

Feel the excitement build as honorees are revealed in a dramatic, awards-show-style presentation—complete with sealed envelopes and crowd-cheering moments you won’t want to miss!

And for the first time ever, the night will feature a Live Auction led by a licensed auctioneer, adding even more energy, fun, and opportunity to support the Foundation’s mission.

August 22, 2026
6:00 pm Nominee Cocktail Reception & Live Auction
7:00 pm Program & Dinner
L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
777 L’Auberge Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA

Ticket sales open June 1, 2026!

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🚨 We Are Now Hiring! 🚨
The Louisiana State Nurses Association is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as our next Executive Director.
If you are passionate about advancing the nursing profession, leading strategic initiatives, and making a meaningful impact across Louisiana, we encourage you to apply today.
👉 Apply here:
https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-director-professional-association-895479ad3d0c8fd8
Join us in shaping the future of nursing leadership and advocacy.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! The La. Nurses Foundation is thrilled to bring you the annual Nightingale Awards & Gala, a celebration of excellence in nursing like no other.

Feel the excitement build as honorees are revealed in a dramatic, awards-show-style presentation—complete with sealed envelopes and crowd-cheering moments you won’t want to miss!

And for the first time ever, the night will feature a Live Auction led by a licensed auctioneer, adding even more energy, fun, and opportunity to support the Foundation’s mission.

August 22, 2026
6:00 pm Nominee Cocktail Reception & Live Auction
7:00 pm Program & Dinner
L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
777 L’Auberge Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA

Ticket sales open June 1, 2026!

✨ Celebrating Leadership and Excellence in Nursing ✨
The Louisiana State Nurses Association is proud to recognize our President, Dr. Lesley Tilley, DNP, RN, NE-BC, for being named one of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s 2026 Influential Women in Business.
Lesley exemplifies the very essence of this prestigious recognition—honoring accomplished women who lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact across our region. From driving clinical and operational excellence across healthcare systems to championing workforce development and diversity, her leadership continues to elevate the profession of nursing and improve care for countless communities.
With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and executive leadership roles—including serving as Chief Operating Officer at Woman’s Hospital and Regional Vice President of Operations at Our Lady of the Lake Health—Lesley has consistently advanced strategic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered innovation.
Her commitment to the future of healthcare is equally inspiring. Through scholarship development, mentorship, and educational partnerships, she is shaping the next generation of nurse leaders while advancing critical conversations on workplace safety and care delivery.
We also celebrate her recognition alongside other distinguished women honored at the Influential Women in Business Luncheon on May 19, following the Women’s Leadership Symposium—trailblazers who strengthen our region by leading organizations, building systems, and serving our communities.
👏 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lesley Tilley on this well-deserved honor!
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