College of Nursing Honors 2022 Summer Graduates
Samantha Galvez, who received her Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession degree, takes a selfie with University of Arizona College of Nursing lecturer John Fraleigh, MSN, CFRN, before being hooded at the college’s summer convocation ceremony Aug. 11 at Centennial Hall.
The University of Arizona College of Nursing honored its summer 2022 graduating class at Centennial Hall on Aug. 11. A total of 190 Wildcat nurses celebrated the successful conclusion to their programs in front of family, friends and faculty.
“It has been our pleasure and honor to guide each of you to this point in your career that we celebrate today,” interim Dean Kathleen C. Insel, PhD, RN, said to the graduating class. “A door just opened for you. Walk through it with pride at what you have accomplished and be confident in your future. Go out and enjoy the journey. Have fun, take care of yourself and each other, share your compassion with your patients, let them know how much you care and do great in your new life as a Wildcat nursing graduate.”
The event honored graduates in the following degree programs: 49 in Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Pathway, 11 in Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Systems Leadership (RN to MSN), 118 in Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession graduates, nine in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), two in Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and one in Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing-Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession student Daniel Thews enters Centennial Hall with his classmates at the start of the UArizona College of Nursing summer convocation ceremony.
Christine Platt, who earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Sally Martens, who earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, pause for a photo as they walk into Centennial Hall during the College of Nursing 2022 summer convocation.
Felipe Jimenez, Rahsadara Wright and Leila Darbouze, all Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession students, wait for the College of Nursing 2022 summer convocation to begin.
Yesenia Ordaz (left) and Raquel Mendoza, both Master of Science Entry to the Nursing Profession students, pause for a photo while going to their seats in Centennial Hall before the College of Nursing 2022 summer convocation.
College of Nursing senior lecturer Kathleen Malkin, MSN, hoods Stephanie Figueroa, who earned a master’s degree in nursing clinical systems leadership, during the College of Nursing 2022 summer convocation.
College of Nursing interim Dean Kathleen Insel, PhD, presents Christine Platt with an award for outstanding PhD-DNP candidate during the college’s 2022 summer convocation.
College of Nursing interim Dean Kathleen Insel, PhD, presents the Gladys E. Sorensen Award for Academic Excellence to Leila Darbouze, Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession student, at the college’s 2022 summer commencement.
College of Nursing principal lecturer Karen Butterbaugh, MSN, hoods Ryan Whitehorse, who earned a master’s degree in nursing entry to the profession.
Nicolette Ann Estrada, PhD, MAOM, FNP, (left) an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing, prepares to hood Ana Marie Rivera, who earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession student Rosine Laure Bouguem is hooded by Carrie Van Bakel, MSN, during the College of Nursing’s 2022 summer convocation.
Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession student Tun Pyai So Nef is hooded by Carrie Van Bakel, MSN, during the College of Nursing’s 2022 summer convocation.
Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession student Marshall Willy-Gravley is hooded by senior lecturer Heidi Kosanke, MSN/Ed, CCRN, during the College of Nursing’s 2022 summer convocation.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Pathway graduates pause for a photo in the lobby of Centennial Hall during the College of Nursing’s 2022 summer convocation.
(From left) Deja Taggart, Minette Anu and Yatzel Alvarez pause backstage at Centennial Hall during the College of Nursing’s 2022 summer convocation before receiving their bachelor’s degrees in nursing integrative health pathway.
College of Nursing faculty from Tucson and Phoenix gather outside of Centennial Hall after the college’s 2022 summer convocation.
College of Nursing 2022 summer graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Pathway program gather for a photo outside of Centennial Hall.
Some of the 49 College of Nursing 2022 summer graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Pathway program celebrate the completion of their degrees.