December 2012
Diane Bradley ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was named a 2012–13 Virginia Lee Franklin Fellow in October in honor of her long-term goal of becoming a faculty member in a university setting. Currently a full-time doctoral student, Bradley plans to research depression screening for low-income older adults using computer technology.
November 2012
Jenny Hepper ’08, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, joined Sanford Aberdeen Clinic in Aberdeen, S.D., in September as its director of nursing/clinical supervisor. She previously served as the clinic nurse manager for Avera St. Luke's Hospital. Hepper is also actively involved in community service. She volunteers for the Salvation Army, the Boys and Girls Club, and at a local elementary school.
September 2012
Carol Brown ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, joined Shorter University’s School of Nursing in Rome, Ga., as a full-time faculty member. Brown has 25 years of clinical nursing experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, lactation, home health, and infusion therapy and has served as a staff nurse and worked in various management roles. She also is a certified lactation consultant with a private practice.
July 2012
Kristie Seagraves ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, won the 2011–2012 Ernie Wyant Award for Outstanding Teaching in May from the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College in Ohio. Seagraves is an assistant professor of nursing in Rio Grande’s Holzer School of Nursing.
June 2012
Lori Horton-Brock ’11, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was hired as a faculty member in the Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute in Tampa, Fla., this spring. She is also a member of its curriculum committee.
Deborah L. Zeller ’10, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, received the Outstanding Private/Parochial School Nurse (PPSN) Award from the National Association of School Nurses in recognition of her significant contributions to school nursing. Zeller was also recently named president of the Virginia Association of School Nurses in Richmond, Va.
Cynthia Hickman ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Ph.D. in Health Services student, was featured in the May issue of Nurse.com in the article “Paying It Forward: Houston Nurse Keeps the Effort Alive Through Mentorship” as part of a Nurse’s Week celebration.
May 2012
Christine A. Joseph ’11, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was named Adjunct of the Year in 2011 by Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio, where she serves as an adjunct nursing faculty member. She is also an administrator at Lima Memorial Health System.
Cynthia Hickman ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Ph.D. in Health Services student, was featured in the article “Pursuing Higher Nursing Degrees Online” in Advance for Nurses (March 2012).
March 2012
Rebecca Barton ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) student, co-authored a study she co-presented at the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing conference in Chicago in November. The presentation—titled “Human Patient Simulation vs. Case Study: Which Teaching Strategy is More Effective in Teaching Nursing Care for the Hypoglycemic Patient?”—won second place at the conference. Barton is an assistant professor of nursing at University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College.
February 2012
Maureen Kroning ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) student, published A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Advanced Health Care Directives (CreateSpace, 2011). The book aims to increase readers’ understanding of end-of-life treatment decisions.
December 2011
Dr. Deborah A. Raines ’11, an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology graduate, was named a regional winner of Nurse.com’s 2011 Nursing Excellence Awards in October.
Robin Hertel ’08, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) student, was recently elected national secretary of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) for 2011–2014. She has been an active member of AMSN since 2004.
November 2011
Melinda Kelly ’11, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was hired as a faculty member at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M.
Pamela Wick ’11, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, designed a three-week summer class to improve nursing students’ skill retention between the first and second years. Wick is monitoring students to measure the impact of the class and will publish the results as part of her practicum project.
Persephone Munnings ’10, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was cited on TheBahamasWeekly.com for leading the Nurses Association of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in a community health screening as part of Walden’s Global Day of Service on Oct. 1.
September 2011
Robbin Odom ’11, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, is the new chief clinical and chief nursing officer for CMH Regional Health System/Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. Previously, Odom was the chief operating officer for Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, Iowa, and chief nursing officer at Navarro Regional Hospital, Corsicana, Texas.
Elizabeth Carvelli ’10, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was awarded a nursing scholarship from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston. Carvelli is a unit-based educator and has been part of the BIDMC community for 19 years. Her goal is to become a nurse manager.
Cynthia J. Hickman ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Ph.D. in Health Services student, received the Ruby Award from the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) in July 2011 at its 39th annual Institute and Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. The award is given to NBNA members who support nursing students financially through the Cynthia J. Hickman Pay It Forward Nursing Scholarship.
Donna Wright ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, wrote the article “The Documentation and Coding Adjustment (DCA): A CDI Specialist’s View” for AdvanceWeb.com (August 2011). Wright is currently a medical coding data analyst and has worked in critical care, clinical research, and supervisory/management in long-term care during her 28-year nursing career.
July 2011
Michael Lang ’10, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, provided insights into his career as a registered nurse in oncology for the “Ear on Careers” podcast on www.toptiertutoringmedia.com.
June 2011
Cynthia J. Hickman ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Ph.D. in Health Services student, was awarded “Nurse of the Decade” from the Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association in Houston, Texas. The award is given to nurses who demonstrate a passion for promoting social change in their area of interest.
Renee F. Rogers-Frank ’08, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate and a Ph.D. in Education student, authored “Relaxation Tips for Nurses” in MedCity News on April 22, 2011.
May 2011
Julie Mullikin Beard ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, accepted a position as a faculty member and full-time instructor in the Practical Nursing program at Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, S.C.
April 2011
Margaret M. Travis-Dinkins ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, co-authored the book Schaum’s Outline of Psychiatric Nursing (McGraw-Hill, 2010).
March 2011
Cyndi Stroburg ’10, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was named chief nursing officer at StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tenn.
February 2011
Mary Ervi ’08, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was certified as a nurse educator by the National League for Nursing. Ervi also accepted a position as an associate professor at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas.
December 2010
Michelle “Micky” Hess ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, oversaw the creation of Adventist GlenOaks Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute in Glendale Heights, Ill.
October 2010
Teresa Santilli ’10, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, joined the faculty at Kent State University, Salem, Ohio.
Tia Campbell ’08, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was named vice president of the National Association of School Nurses, a nearly 15,000-member association.
September 2010
Cynthia J. Hickman ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, presented her practicum project, “Didactic and Simulation Education a Partnership: Together They Stand for Success,” at the National Black Nurses Association Conference held August 3–8, 2010, in San Diego, Calif.
Elizabeth Pratt ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was selected by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to participate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) item development panel of subject matter experts held in Chicago July 13–16, 2010.
May 2010
Khristi McKelvy ’09, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was accepted into the 2010 Health Information Technology Scholars (HITS) program—an initiative working to expand the capacity of collegiate nursing schools.
March 2010
Sharon Druce ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, wrote two chapters on organizational preparation and leadership in Disaster Nursing: A Handbook for Practice. The book was named the 2009 Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing.
November 2009
Derek Kouwenhoven ’08, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, was appointed director of critical care services at Central Vermont Medical Center.
September 2009
Susan Sonnier ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate with a specialization in Education, was recently awarded the Nurse of the Year award in her hospital, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. She serves as the patient education coordinator in her facility.
July 2009
Robynn F. Anwar ’07, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate, received a 2009 Camden Hero Award from the Greater Camden Partnership for her contributions to workforce training for the local healthcare industry.