Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing Congratulates Graduates

Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing recently held its 76th commencement exercises at Camden County College in Blackwood. Forty-one students graduated with a diploma in nursing and an associate of science degree from Camden County College.

There were a total of 41 graduates. Channel Verdell, Valedictorian, graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the program.

Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing’s Dr. Shirley Richardson; Dean, and Dr. Carol Campbell, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, hosted the ceremony. Guests included Dr. Maria Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer, Lourdes Heath System; President Donald Borden, Camden County College; Dr. David Edwards, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Camden County College; Dean John Steiner, Math, Science and Health Careers, Camden County College; and Dr. Jacqueline Galbiati, Vice President, Acting, for Institutional Effectiveness, Advancement & Strategic Initiative, Camden County College. Course Coordinators, Dr. Nancy Greenberg and Dr. Rica Pineda, assisted with the diploma presentations. Philip Johnson, alumnus, provided the key note address.

The following awards were given:

· Highest Scholastic Achievement Award: Channel Verdell

· Robert L. Rehermann, MD Award for Excellence in Clinical Pediatric Nursing: Shannon Tickner

· Sr. M. John Francis Coyle, OSF Award for Caring: Rachel Higgins

· Jordan Middleton Award for Patient Advocacy: Kerri Scargill

· Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing Alumni Award: Kayla Murphy

· Sr. M. Elizabeth Corry, OSF Award: Jasmine Adams

· Edward T. Ciccione, MD Award for Excellence in Clinical Obstetrical Nursing: Sevda Ozer

· Vincent T. McDermott Award for Excellence in Medical/Surgical Nursing: Alesia Williams

· William Forrest Rahl Award for Demonstrating the “6 Pearls of Practice”: Briana Thomas

· Kathy Pechulis Memorial Award for Commitment to the Nursing Profession: Kathleen Magrino

· M. Agnes Berger, RN Award for Excellence in Perioperative and Surgical Nursing: Jeannette Charles

· Linda B. Napieralski Memorial Award for Demonstrating Extraordinary Dedication to the Profession of Nursing: Kathleen Hoban

· Alfred D. Sacchetti, MD Award for Nursing Excellence in the Emergency Department: Casey Lubas

Pictured is Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing graduates:

First row (l – r): Briana Thomas, Nhayomee Magbojos, Rosmary Santiago, Jeannette Charles, Jessebell Alicea, Terez Brown, Alyssa Pierce, Channel Verdell, Kimberly Wolff, Shannon Tickner, Kayla Casa, Zach Tinder, Casey Lubas, and Kerri Scargill.

Second row (l – r): Ali Williams, Tara Svedas, Rachel Higgins, Kathleen Hoban, Melissa DelGuidice, Mia Resnick, Taylor Haynes, Sharonda Outterbridge, Kelly Sbalcio, Sevda Ozer, Paige Fiedler, Sabrina Rought

Third row (l – r): Amanda Cannizzaro, Jasmine Adams, Jasmin Negron, Lilian Kraszka, Kayla Murphy, Kateland Stuessy, Kate Anastasia, Caroline Luce, Kathleen Magrino, Jessica Watkins, Lisa Keesler, Kimberly Doyle, Carl Garcia, Kristin Haldeman, Christina Prostko