Tri-Rivers graduates 23 LPN to RN and 40 PN students
Emeline Kelly, Nursing Program Administrator, said the 2015 graduates are exceptional and she expects great things from them. She also thanked families and friends who made sacrifices and provided ongoing support to the graduates.
This year’s recipients of the highest honor for the Practical Nursing Program—The Margaret Helen Gast Award—were Sheila Roy Broughton and Zachary Michael Delany. This award represents the highest level of achievement in the Practical Nursing. “Margaret Helen Gast was the Director of the School of Practical Nursing for a number of years. The recipients of this award are recognized for being able to establish therapeutic relationships, demonstrating academic excellence; and conducting themselves self in a manner fitting the role of a practical nurse,” said Kelly.
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The recipient of the highest honor for LPN-RN students—the Judith Ryan Higel Award—was Cassandra Ann Lee. This award is named in honor of Dr. Judith Ryan Higel. “For seventeen years, Dr. Higel served as the Administrator of the nursing programs at Tri-Rivers where she also served as the Director of Adult Education for a number of those years. The Judith Ryan Higel award is given to a student who is exceptional academically as well as clinically, supportive of their classmates, and a true role model for other students,” said Kelly.
During the ceremony Executive Director of Operations, Larry Hickman, commended the students on their dedication and hard work and challenged each of them to pass their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
He said last year Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program was recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing for being the only RN program in the state with 10 or more candidates for 2014 that achieved a 100% pass rate of the NCLEX. “That is amazing and indicative of the quality of Tri-Rivers Nursing program, staff and students. There wasn’t another college/school in the state that accomplished this.”
Program Administrator Emeline Kelly also attributes the high passage rates of Tri-Rivers nursing graduates to the staff working one on one with students and offering unparalleled support for students during their training. Kelly explained that they look at each individual student and work hard to support their goals of becoming a healthcare professional. “Each student is different. We recognize those differences and provide the support that helps them succeed.”
One of the indicators of success, is having excellent attendance. This year three students received the Perfect Attendance Award. “We believe that attendance is the top priority when it comes to a student’s performance. The best trait a person could probably have in any company or organization is their dependability, and the main factor of being dependable is attendance,” said Kelly.
The following students received the perfect attendance award: Kortney Renea Gross and Rashea Yatrease Crittenden of the Practical Nursing Program and Kristina Maria Goad and Cassandra Lee from the LPN to RN program.
Practical Nursing students achieving the highest score in specific subject areas included: Kari Anne Carlyle, Jody Aileen Edwards, Allison Nicole Jones, Candace Rae Smith Stephanie Erica Weber and Heather Irene May Wood.
LPN to RN students achieving the highest score in specific areas included: Kevin Dallas Helmondollar, Christina Danialle Craig, Cassandra Ann Lee and Jodi Leigh Patterson.
Students receiving Distinction Awards for outstanding clinical performance from the Practical Nursing program included: Samantha Danyelle Ballinger, Sheila Roy Broughton, Rashea Yatrease Crittenden, Zachary Michael Delany, Amanda Rae Goodrich, Tara Dawn Thompson
Students receiving Distinction Awards from the LPN to RN program included Kevin Dallas Helmondollar and Cassandra Ann Lee.
Two students from each Program received the highest grade point average within their class: Danielle Holt, Practical Nursing and Cassandra Lee from the LPN to RN program.
LPN to RN Diploma graduates included: Jasmine Andrews, Abiel Arita, Katelyn Bash, Crystal Beverly, Carl Bowen, Christina Craig, Paige Donahue, Tiffany Folmar, Kristina Goad, Nicole Haubert, Kevin Helmondollar, Margaret Hughes, Autumn Husted, Jenna Jurden, Amanda Kemmer, Cassandra Lee, Molly Ogden, Autumn Padgett, Jodi Patteron, Lindsey Powers, Alessandra Presutti, Zachary Probst and Amanda Rice.
Practical Nursing graduates included: Laurie Adkins, Tami Alspach, Samantha Ballinger, Shelby Biddle, Alison Boltz, Mindy Brooks, Sheila Broughton, Sarah Brown, Shelby Brown, Kari Carlyle, Rashea Crittenden, Zachary DeLany, Lychele Dials, Jody Edwards, Ashley Faust, Kirstin Felder, Amanda Goodrich, Kortney Gross, Tiffany Hirt, Danielle Holt, Jessica Hornbeck, Brandy Howard, Samantha James, Allison Jones, Nicole Jones, Lisa Kelbley, Christine Lawrence, Heather Middleton, Caitlyn Patrict, Kailey Ronk, Sharon Sanders, Chandra Shaw, Candace Smith, Beth Tebo, Tara Temple, Tara Thompson, Sadie Wagner, Lauryn Webb, Stephanie Weber and Heather Wood.
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