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I would like to nominate Ali Bender and Julie Yamagiwa for a Commitment to Excellence award for supporting our faculty during unprecedented and challenging times for research. I have had several NIH grants that were delayed this year due to new government policies. I was presented with an opportunity to apply for internal funds to salvage one of these grants, but with a painfully short timeline. Ali and Julie stepped up to support this submission with remarkable determination and kindness, and we were able to meet our deadline. I can't say enough about how their patience, competence, positivity and responsiveness help to relieve the stress we're all feeling right now as we try to find a path forward for our work. Thank you, Ali and Julie, from the bottom of my heart!

Nominated by: Brandon Knettel

I would like to nominate Lindsay Johnson for a Commitment to Excellence Coin for going above and beyond, once again!

Despite the communication to order DNP Regalia, we had a student that did not and asked me one week before graduation if he could still obtain it. After I took a breath, I contacted Lindsay, and through her quick leadership action, connections, and collaboration, she was able to get it for him! He flew in on Friday from California and it was available at the bookstore waiting for him. Amazing---just like Lindsay.

Nominated by: Mary Lou Affronti

I would like to recognize Bebe Mills for her incredible support and leadership in helping us facilitate the graduation of our DNP Graduates. Perhaps one may say, “that is Ms. Mill’s role,” yet it is a challenging one. Year after year, she performs her leadership role with grace and compassion for our DNP students as they try to complete their DNP projects in time. Her collaboration, outstanding communication/follow-up, patience, and guidance truly underscores her wonderful leadership during times of transition! It is my honor and privileged to work with incredible colleagues such as Ms. Mills!

Nominated by: Mary Lou Affronti

I would like to nominate Kimberly Jackson for a Commitment to Excellence award. Ms. Jackson has exemplified consistent dedication to all areas of her work while working in the OGACHI office. This dedication continued during her recent transition to Academics. Ms. Jackson worked to ensure the smoothest possible transition by creating extensive working documents for every aspect of her OGACHI workload to assist colleagues to continue the high level of quality in the global work has previously provided. This is particularly noteworthy in that she completed the creation of these documents while completing several time-sensitive global projects, and preparing her transition to a new department. Ms. Jackson consistently demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and teamwork in all aspects of her work.

Nominated by: Eleanor Stevenson

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Eric Bloomer for his outstanding support during Micha Duemig’s DNP defense. From setting up the Zoom link to troubleshooting technical issues, recording the session, suggesting a co-host, and even offering his personal cell phone as a backup, Eric ensured that everything ran seamlessly. His proactive problem-solving allowed Micha and me to focus entirely on the content of her defense without distraction.

I am also very pleased that the DNP program is actively collaborating with our fabulous Ed Tech colleagues to continually improve our processes. We are deeply grateful for Eric’s dedication and generosity—thank you, Eric!

Nominated by: Kathy Turner

Nicole moved FAST to help us in N505 today:

1. Ensure a student had their accommodations for ATI (<15 min time!)
2. Came down to 1014 to assist with the ATI
3. Called Ed Tech to bring whiteboards, erasers, markers
4. Helped trouble shoot student issues with ATI
5. She stayed until we were up and running with ATI
6. Even gave her cell phone to me IF there were any other issues.

Her calm presence and can do attitude - HELPED us tremendously. We felt supported and confident with her on our team.
Thank you!!!

Nominated by: Nikki Blodgett and Gillian Jackson

I would like to nominate Erika Smalls for commitment to excellence awards.

Erika consistently demonstrate an exceptional level of dedication and expertise in supporting both students and faculty within our Nurse Practitioner program. She played a critical role in coordinating and facilitating student competency testing which is a high stress situation for students. Her ability to maintain a seamless process allows students to focus on demonstrating their skills and faculty to concentrate on assessment, creating an environment that fosters success and confidence. Erika actively collaborate with faculty and clinical instructors to anticipate needs, resolve challenges, and maintain a positive, efficient testing environment. She is kind, approachable and fun to work with!

Nominated by: Kara McGee

Angela exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to excellence through her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to the success of the DNP program. She seamlessly coordinates Zoom setup, Ed Tech support, and manages every aspect of the DNP project defense process with precision and care. Her exquisite level of organization and foresight ensures that everything will run flawlessly—truly a “WOW” moment for all involved.

Her efforts not only make the event a success but also inspires confidence and appreciation among colleagues and students alike. In fact, her professionalism and dedication are so impactful that I gladly accepted an additional chair request, knowing that with Angela’s support, excellence is guaranteed.

Angela’s work reflects the very best of the DNP program. Her commitment, skill, and collaborative spirit embody the values we strive to uphold. I deeply appreciate Angela and each member of the team for their tireless dedication and outstanding contributions to the program.

Nominated by: Kathleen Turner

I would like to nominate Carla Nichols for her extremely her support and hard work trying to secure a partnership with a new clinical partner. This partnership would have allowed us to place MSN, NP students in a telehealth environment not currently available to all majors. It would also have opened up an opportunity to place students in otherwise extremely difficult to place areas. Carla worked tirelessly with their IT team for months to help them meet ɫ��ֱ��s standards. Although they were unable to meet our requirements, the amount of time and energy that Carla put into this potential partnership does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Her efforts in trying to secure this partnership was a picture of ɫ��ֱ��s values of Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation and Respect in action. Not to mention patience. Thank you Carla for your unwavering support of all of our ideas and requests.

Nominated by: Shannon Monroe

I would like to nominate Nicole Fleming for a service award. The MN student had an exam today, and we did not get notice of his new accommodations until this AM. Ms. Fleming was able to set up the new accommodations within 8 minutes, so the student was able to use them that same day. This made a world of difference to the student!!!

Nominated by: Nikki Blodgett

It is with great appreciation that I recommend Stacy Zhao for her outstanding contributions to the MSN program at the ɫ��ֱ��. In her new role supporting the program, Stacy has consistently gone above and beyond expectations, demonstrating a rare combination of diligence, insight, and initiative.

Stacy brings not only technical expertise but also a thoughtful, analytical approach to her work. She doesn’t just complete tasks—she critically evaluates them, asking the right questions and anticipating potential challenges. Her ability to think beyond the immediate scope of her responsibilities makes her an invaluable asset to the team.

I have no doubt that Stacy will continue to thrive and make meaningful contributions wherever she goes. Her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence set a high bar for those around her.

Nominated by: Kathleen Turner

It is with great appreciation that I recommend Cyndy Keener for her outstanding contributions to the ɫ��ֱ�� (DUSON). As the Pre-Licensure Clinical Program Manager, Cyndy brings a wealth of expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her role, consistently enhancing the quality and efficiency of our clinical education programs.

Cyndy’s deep knowledge of American Heart Association (AHA) standards and Basic Life Support (BLS) credentialing has been instrumental in streamlining the certification process for our students, staff and faculty. Her ability to deliver these essential trainings in a manner that is both efficient and convenient has significantly improved access and compliance across the School of Nursing.

Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her collaborative spirit and attention to detail, makes her an invaluable asset to our team. Cyndy’s leadership ensures that our clinical programs not only meet but exceed regulatory and educational standards, ultimately supporting the development of competent and compassionate nursing professionals.

Nominated by: Kathleen Turner

It is with great enthusiasm that I nominate Kelly Green for the Commitment to Excellence Recognition Program. Kelly consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and service to the DUSON community. She consistently goes above and beyond in supporting our students, faculty, and staff. She approaches every task with professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine care for others.

A true team player, Kelly has recently taken on career coaching meetings with several students — a completely new area for her and one that required stepping outside her comfort zone. She embraced the challenge with grace and commitment, ensuring that each student felt supported and encouraged. Her willingness to grow and take on new responsibilities demonstrates her adaptability and student-centered mindset. Kelly is also the colleague everyone can count on. Whether assisting with testing, OCI, FLIP, or other departmental initiatives, she never hesitates to lend a hand. Her positive attitude, reliability, and collaborative spirit make her an invaluable member of our team.

Kelly’s welcoming personality and strong work ethic create a supportive and uplifting environment for everyone she interacts with. She exemplifies what it means to be dedicated, compassionate, and community minded. Our department is stronger because of her, and she truly deserves to be recognized for her outstanding contributions to the DUSON community.

Nominated by: Bernice Alston

I enthusiastically nominate
Matt Lardie and Jessica Covil-Manset for the Commitment to Excellence Staff Recognition Program. As key members of our Marketing & Communications editorial team, they have worked hard transforming the School of Nursing’s internal and external communications with creativity, clarity, and strategic insight.

Jess, as Communication Manager, has elevated our newsletters and storytelling platforms, amplifying faculty and student voices with empathy and precision. Her editorial leadership in advocacy and community engagement reflects her deep commitment to inclusive communication. Her personal reflection supporting ultrasound training demonstrates her deep commitment to the School of Nursing.

Matt, as Editorial Manager, has brought national visibility to our research and initiatives through ɫ��ֱ�� Nursing Magazine. His ability to craft compelling narratives—like the recent feature On Campus Intensives (OCIs) —demonstrates editorial excellence and strategic impact. His work with current students to highlight our many programs helps bring awareness to our innovative nursing degrees.

Together, Matt and Jessica have helped reimagined how we communicate our mission, values, and impact—internally and externally. Their collaborative spirit, editorial excellence, and dedication to amplifying meaningful voices make them truly deserving of this recognition.

Nominated by: Mary Katherine Powers

I’m excited to nominate Daphne Lancaster for the Commitment to Excellence Award for her dedication to student well-being, her collaborative spirit, and her ability to lead with heart.

While she was part of our team at the Student Success Center, Daphne made student wellness a top priority. She planned and coordinated a variety of creative and accessible wellness events, including morning yoga sessions, bracelet-making activities, and a reflective exercise where students wrote letters to their future selves. These events were both fun and meaningful. Students have shared how supported they felt by Daphne and how her work helped them develop coping strategies and connect with university and community resources to meet a wide range of needs.

Even during her transition to a new role with the CNR, Daphne continued to support both teams. She balanced responsibilities with grace, offering guidance to our intern on managing wellness activities, and continuing to show up for events like the Medical Center Library Welcome Party and our Wellness Wednesday programming. Her presence has remained a steady and positive force. Daphne also brings valuable expertise from her previous role at the CTSI, which I'm sure has already proven to be an asset to the CNR and will no doubt continue to benefit the broader community.

She’s the kind of colleague who is always willing to step in where needed, whether that’s helping coordinate an event, offering support to a peer, or attending classes to help students navigate stress and build resilience. Her impact is felt deeply by students, faculty, and staff, and her commitment to excellence shines through in everything she does.

Nominated by: Kelly Green

I am honored to nominate Corey Brown for the Commitment to Excellence Recognition. Corey has been an exceptional and steadfast partner to the IPEC Center, consistently demonstrating excellence in his role and providing invaluable support to our high-impact initiatives.

Twice a year, the IPEC Center hosts a large-scale workshop that brings together over 500 interprofessional education (IPE) students and 80 facilitators. This event spans five classrooms across both the Pearson and IPE Buildings, each requiring complex tech setup and monitoring. Corey has supported this effort multiple times with unwavering dedication and professionalism.

His responsibilities include ensuring seamless integration of PowerPoint presentations and interactive software under tight time constraints, perfecting audio configurations, and—most critically—managing the Zoom broadcast from one central room to four additional classrooms. This task demands a deep understanding of the workshop’s needs and precise technical execution, which Corey consistently delivers.

Corey’s attention to detail and proactive approach are unmatched. He remains available throughout the workshops to troubleshoot any issues, assist faculty room leads, and ensure a smooth experience for all participants. In alignment with the IPEC Center’s collaborative spirit, Corey even connected with the OT/PT IT Desk to better understand their classroom setup, further ensuring the success of our FLIP sessions.

Beyond the workshops, Corey recently supported the DUSON x IPEC Talent Show, dedicating time and care to audio setup and mic checks. He prepared the Pearson Atrium the day before the event and worked closely with performers on the day of to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Corey is truly a rock for the IPEC Center. His consistent excellence, reliability, and commitment to high-quality service make him deeply deserving of this recognition.

Nominated by: Zakkya Kenny

Jill Borland has provided extraordinary leadership to the DUSON research community. During this period of ever changing federal regulations, she has worked with numerous faculty to successfully navigate ɫ��ֱ�� processes to submit grants. I have personally valued her informed advice on complex questions. She demonstrates DUSON’s value of teamwork and integrity consistently in her work.

Nominated by: Michael Relf

I would like to nominate Laverne Myers for her consistent support of the community. Her can-do attitude exemplifies DUSON’s core values of respect and collaboration. Recently, she volunteered to help set up and take down the state of the school reception and the Marion Broome remembrance ceremony. Laverne is a behind-the-scenes leader who always has the best interest of others as her priority. I appreciate her steady leadership, her gentle mentoring of staff less senior, and commitment to collaboration.

Nominated by: Michael Relf

Zakyya Kenny demonstrated exceptional initiative and creativity in organizing an interprofessional talent show that brought together faculty, staff, and students in a truly meaningful way. This event was more than just a bit of fun - it was a celebration of community, inclusion, and belonging.

Working alongside Walker, the DUSON Student Council President, and a small team, Zakyya created a space where participants could bring their full, amazing selves to where they learn, study, and work. From singing and dancing to fiddling, individuals shared their personal talents with a cheering, excited audience that filled the Atrium with a much-needed infusion of joy.

From coordinating logistics to recruiting participation across disciplines, Zakyya exemplified excellence in service, collaboration, and leadership. The talent show not only showcased diverse gifts within our community but also strengthened a sense of connection across academic programs in the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine.

Zakyya’s work continues to align beautifully with DUSON’s mission, vision, and values. Her ability to lead a high-impact initiative like this - with grace and creativity, in addition to her responsibilities within the IPEC Center - makes her a truly deserving recipient of the Commitment to Excellence Award. Congratulations on a wonderful event, Zakyya!

Nominated by: Najla McClain

• A welcome reception with School leadership
• A full-day Board of Visitors meeting
• The Commitment to Excellence Ceremony
• The Marion Broome Memorial Celebration
• A Homecoming Tailgate open to faculty, staff, students, alumni, board members, and friends of the School
• And a football game experience where we hosted board members and donors in a spirited, community-centered environment

Nominated by: Troy Pinkins

I am honored to nominate Bernice Alston for the Commitment to Excellence award. She is the kind of leader who shows up every day with compassion, creativity, and a deep commitment to our students and staff.

Over the past few months, our office has faced significant staffing changes, but she hasn't let that impact the quality of the services that the Student Success Center offers our community. Instead, she's found innovative ways to keep our career services strong and student-centered. She's built partnerships with ɫ��ֱ�� Health to offer sessions on resumes, cover letters, networking, and interviewing. She's also teamed up with faculty to host "Resume Rounds" where students get direct, personalized feedback on their job search materials. These events have made a real difference in helping students feel confident and prepared as they navigate their job search.

What truly sets her apart is how deeply she cares. I've seen Dr. Alston walk students to Counseling and Psychological Services when they needed support, and she's been a vocal advocate for mental health resources in our community. She's the kind of person who never turns away someone in need, and her presence during times of stress and crisis has been a source of comfort and stability.

She leads with empathy, always making time for others, and consistently delivers work of the highest quality. Her impact on our office and our students is undeniable, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this recognition.

Nominated by: Kelly Green

Nominated by: Sarah Deuel

I would like to nominate Lindsay Johnson for a Commitment to Excellence award. There has been not one incident to share, but many!

She responds to both student and faculty questions or concerns in a prompt manner, and with real updates and information that is helpful for next steps. Professional and pleasant with students, especially the newbies, she guides them in a nonjudgmental way, and facilitates their next steps with instructions and links. Sometimes the senior students just haven’t had to deal with a certain situation, or perhaps did not read the instructions already posted, but she does not reprimand and simply points them (again) to the link or document. She does the same thing with yours truly!

I hope you will consider her for this award for her work ethic and professionalism as well as ‘knows the answers we need’! 

Many thanks to Lindsay Johnson, in our DUSON Office of the Registrar! 

Nominated by: Kathy Trotter

Course N962 (Transforming the Nation’s Health) deploys each fall semester for DNP students. While the course planning process began months before the official beginning of the fall semester, some last minute changes and challenges associated with assigned course faculty, late enrollment of students, and a different strategy for configuring Canvas, required additional time and effort. During this period, Bonita Douglas was remarkably accessible and responsive to faculty’s needs leveraging clear communication, reliable follow through, and additional effort (that regrettably impacted her weekend) to help us achieve the goal.

It is for this reason and more that she deserves public recognition.

Nominated by: Sean Convoy

Cindy Luddy is always an exemplary team player but, this past month she has been exceptionally helpful! We recently had someone leave our department and as we’re working through how to divide up the workload Cindy, without hesitation, asked if she could reach out to the impacted students to provide them important information to help prepare them for Spring 2026 clinicals. Cindy has also been responding to their questions and following up on any leads these students are sending back. I recognize that working with this group is not her “responsibility” but, Cindy saw a need and jumped in to help. Her foresight and willingness to do this helped keep a group of students from being impacted at all from the decrease in our staff. During this time, Cindy has also spearheaded a way to bring my remote team together and celebrate another team member! These are both perfect examples of her commitment to thoughtfully upholding our values: excellence, collaboration, respect and belonging!

Nominated by: Shannon Monroe

I am writing to nominate Tina Johnson for her assistance in coordinating the rescheduling of multiple final exams for our ABSN students. Her timely responses helped to relieve student and faculty stress and aided in their success. Exam scheduling is already an art, but doing so during an already busy finals week is masterful!

Thank you, Tina!

Nominated by: Stephanie A. Gedzyk-Nieman

I’m pleased to nominate Ms. Tina Leiter for her outstanding service and professional excellence this past weekend.

Tina was responsive to our needs on Sunday during an emerging situation, helping us after hours and aiding us in effective communication. Her professional, poised and responsive action made a significant impact on our response.

THANK YOU, TINA!

Nominated by: Anne Derouin

A special thank you and recognition for the outstanding work Jim McNerney demonstrated during a week when he was on the job “alone” with Ms. Tina away for a week. Jim smoothly and confidently navigated heating and cooling issues, elevator outages, room changes, ice machine malfunctions and countless other “small” issues that occurred during this season. He demonstrated reliability, professionalism, dependability and outstanding customer service to all.

On behalf of the academic team and all of DUSON, please recognize this effort and thank Jim for his outstanding effort!

Nominated by: Anne Derouin

I’m writing to thank the Admissions Office team of Briana Colbert and Steven Johansson for their extraordinary effort in developing a system for MSN interview deployment that will transpire through SLATE. This is a huge step forward in our workflow and a demanding, complicated process that has taken insight and dedication to bring to fruition.

This was outside of the typical work expectations and certainly a huge improvement process that will enhance our communication and workflow in the years ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS On the success of this achievement and THANK YOU!

Nominated by: Anne Derouin

I am writing to nominate Tina Johnson for a Service Excellence Award. I have worked with Tina for many years yet she still never ceases to amaze me. She continually finds ways to go above and beyond. This week a student missed our N475 Exam and we needed to schedule a time for her to make up the test. Eric Bloomer is our assigned ED Tech partner but he was on (a richly-deserved) vacation. I emailed Tina who helped me through the scheduling process with the student. Once we established the student’s availability for the following day, Tina secured a testing room and offered to conduct remote proctoring as well. She will meet the student on the day of testing. And finally, Tina prepared a new version of the test, with a new password, that the student can take tomorrow. All this while covering for a colleague who is on vacation. Thank you, Tina!

Nominated by: Deirdre Thornlow, Gillian Jackson, Ayo Bankol

Nominated by: Sophia Smith

Please accept my endorsement of a Staff Excellence coin for two extraordinary heroes in our community: Ms. Bebe Mills and Ms. Angela Goss.

These two women were recognized by a DNP student and the DNP Assistant Dean, Dr. Marylou Affronti, for their excellence and for meeting them in the moment, ensuring they had a remarkable experience here at DUSON.

This exemplary customer service is what makes ALL the difference here at our school and we are grateful to Bebe and Angela for their continual service, mentorship, role modeling and care.

Nominated by: Anne Derouin

Rometa Summerlin backed up her EdTech colleague by helping me troubleshoot a Canvas related issue that significantly impacted the on schedule role out of N763 for the summer semester of 2025. This course has 42 students enrolled who were struggling with a technical issue that impacted their ability to submit a discussion forum assignment on time. Rometa was dogged in pursuit of a resolution working dynamically with both students and faculty to isolate and resolve the issue. Not only did she resolve the issue, but she also assessed all other aspects of the online course for similar problems. Rometa’s effort went well beyond “normal work hours” and all are grateful for her support. ɫ��ֱ�� is most fortunate to have Rometa on the team. It is for this reason, and more, that she deserves public recognition.

Nominated by: Sean Convoy

I would like to nominate Troy Pinkins, DUSON Development, for the Commitment to Excellence Award. Troy was here before our Facilities team arrived and all ready to pivot our set up due to weather. We had a brief team meeting and began setting up for the reception. Troy jumped right in to help with setting up and then straightened out the courtyard with Facilities. 

Not only for the reasons above, but when the caterer flooded the pantry with dumping items in the sink too fast, Troy went beyond his responsibilities to grab cleaning supplies and mop the area. Even when Facilities and housekeeping stated they would take care of it, Troy rolled up his sleeves and stated, “I've got this, because housekeeping and facilities have other things to take care of.” I truly want to thank Troy for jumping in and showing what a great team player he is and there is no large or small task that he will not do.

Thank you, Troy!

Nominated by: Tina Leiter

We are nominating Melanie Allen for a Commitment to Excellence Award. Melanie had served as Administrative Support for DUSON’s Beta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma but recently transitioned to a new position within DUSON. Even so, she showed up on Friday May 9, 2025 to help us set up for our semi-annual Induction Ceremony where we recognize and induct the newest members of the professional organization. Melanie not only helped us set up the Auditorium for the event, but she also cleaned up after the event and brought back items to the “Sigma closet” when we were finished. All of this without being asked. She volunteered to help us. We are grateful to Melanie for her initiative.

We miss having Melanie as our official administrative support person, but are so grateful that she remains part of our DUSON family.

Thank you, Melanie!

Nominated by: Board of Directors, Beta Epsilon Chapter, Sigma

Tiffiany Parker, our MSN program coordinator, assisted Jennie De Gagne and myself in helping us perform a gap analysis schema for our (DUSON BSN-DNP or other applicable) education students moving into the DNP program for the NFLP program or obtaining additional education certificates. Her expertise in this area and extra time was greatly appreciated! The flow chart/schema is now on our DNP website. 

While we offered her monetary support for her time I was impressed that it “would mean more to her that (she) contributed to our DUSON excellence!” We appreciate and thank Tiffiany for her efforts across DUSON programs!

Nominated by: Mary Lou Affronti

I would like to nominate Keysha Hall for a Commitment to Excellence award for always going above and beyond for our students and being there for them through challenging times. Our students are very anxious when starting the MSN program but she ensures they have all the information needed to be successful. She’s always thinking of creative ways to help the MSN Program and has taken the initiative to benefit the students by having weekly student hours for them to pop in and ask her questions about all things MSN related, which helps take pressure off the students. Her outstanding performance has a significant impact on our team's success. A student specifically wrote the below message in regard to a change of major experience she recently had:

Your kindness is very much appreciated during these disquieting times, with a heartfelt thank you to Keysha Hall for always addressing my concerns, whether big or small, with grace and dedication (and most importantly, patience).

Grace, kindness, and patience are not things that come easily during these challenging times. I would love for Keysha to be recognized for going above and beyond to serve DUSON students with grace, dedication, and patience.

Nominated by: Tiffiany Parker, Benjamin Smallheer

Nominated by: Stephanie Gedzyk-Nieman

I would like to recognize Angelina Sharak for her exceptional work in developing the Data Governance Best Practices Standard Operating Procedure. In only a short amount of time at DUSON, Angelina has been able to collaborate with multiple departments, including DUSON, DOCR, DOSI, and Data Curation to identify best practices for data governance for researchers at DUSON. The Center for Nursing Research is incredibly grateful for her work ethic in providing clarity around data governance. I’m proud to work with someone as dedicated as Angelina! Thank you for your service and support of research at DUSON!

Nominated by: Staci Reynolds

One of our team members recently had a baby and has been out on maternity leave. While planning for how to manage the leave, Leah White was asked if she could help cover our teammate's group of student placements. Leah graciously agreed to help in whatever way she could! Leah willingly accepted the additional load and has managed this group of students since the beginning of March and will continue to do so through the first week of May. Her willingness to do so enabled our work to continue with absolutely no disruption to the group of students that she is serving. It also kept our team from having to bring in a temporary employee to handle the additional workload, which saved the school and our department from accruing additional expenses.

Leah’s willingness to always help in anyway that we need, whenever we need her, and keeping a positive attitude while doing so is a true example of amazing teamwork! Her commitment to our MSN students and the clinical placement team is greatly appreciated!

Nominated by: Shannon Monroe