Congratulations Class of 2020!
Orvis School of Nursing
Congratulations on reaching your graduation! We know this road has not been easy, especially over the last year. We recognize your resilience, flexibility, and hard work. The world needs you now, more than ever before and we know you're ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead.
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements and recognitions.
BSN Recipient: Kathleen Shaner
ASBSN Recipient: Kelsey Harriman
This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities in community relations and campus activities, academic excellence in nursing, outstanding professional potential, and excellence in student clinical practice.
BSN Recipient: Monika Moe
ASBSN Recipient: Elizabeth (Lizz) Melchionno
This award is given to an undergraduate student who, in spite of considerable odds or difficulties, was able to demonstrate a commitment that culminated in the ability to fulfill the responsibilities of being a nursing student while maintaining a positive attitude.
Recipient: Jenna Packard
This award is given to a student that consistently demonstrated educational excellence, leadership ability, commitment to the advancement of the nursing profession and has potential for obtaining an advanced degree in nursing.
BSN Recipient: Taylor Lawson
ASBSN Recipient: Valerie DiPonio
Graduate Recipient: Megan Rumzie
This award is given to a student who has promoted a positive image of nursing through academic and clinical excellence, community service, and leadership…and who has functioned as a role model for fellow students by maintaining a positive attitude, endless enthusiasm and a willingness to help others.
Recipient: Monika Moe
This award is given to the graduating senior who has demonstrated self-initiative, is committed to community service and promotes nursing. The recipient of this award is selected by his or her fellow nursing students in both the junior and senior classes in the Orvis School of Nursing.
Recipient: Monika Moe
This award is nominated and voted on by the members of the senior class and is given to an individual who contributes time to promote nursing during his/her junior and senior years, demonstrates leadership throughout the nursing program, integrates professionalism in interactions with faculty and peers, and demonstrates a positive attitude.
Recipient: Ardith Solis Wood
This award is given to a student who contributes time to promote nursing during his/her time in school, demonstrates leadership throughout the nursing program, integrates professionalism in interactions with faculty and peers, and demonstrates a positive attitude.
BSN: Alexandria Roussel
RN-BSN Recipient: Irina Elliott
ASBSN Recipient: Ardith Solis Wood
DNP Recipient: Jessica Grote
MSN Recipient: Megan Rumzie
This award is given to a student or students in each of our degree programs with the highest grade point average in the semesters of his/her nursing program just prior to the semester of graduation.
Recipient: Shannon Richard
Each semester, the undergraduate students select a faculty member to receive the Most Inspirational Faculty Award. This is award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates leadership and professionalism, acts as a mentor to students, recognizes and promotes students’ strengths, and shows enthusiasm for the future of nursing.