UArizona College of Nursing Celebrates 2022 Convocation
Joanna Schneider poses for a graduation photo with her flowers and pinwheels after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
The University of Arizona College of Nursing honored its spring 2022 graduating class at Centennial Hall on May 12. A total of 143 Wildcat nurses celebrated the successful conclusion to their programs in front of family, friends and faculty.
College of Nursing Dean Ki Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN, congratulated the graduates telling them, “You have crossed the finish line! You have overcome the challenges of COVID-19 which brought a myriad of unprecedented challenges. Challenges open the door for new opportunities. You created compassion out of chaos and made our college, our profession and the entire community better.”
The event honored 53 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates, 54 Bachelor of Science in Nursing integrative health emphasis graduates, 14 Master of Science in Nursing graduates, 19 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates, two Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) graduates, and one PhD/DNP dual-degree graduate.
“Be proud of what you have accomplished and be confident in your future,” Dr. Moore said. “Go out and show the world what you can do. Finally, have fun and take care of yourself! Laugh with your patients, let them know how much you care, and do great in your new life as a Wildcat nursing graduate.”
Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, Michael D. Dake, MD, (left) prepares to take the stage with UArizona College of Nursing faculty and staff before the start of their 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Lisa Kiser, DNP, MSN, (left) is helped with her hood by Erin McMahon, EdD, CNM, FACNM, before the start of the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Jasmyn Countee (right) hugs Melissa Goldsmith, PhD, RNC, after being pinned and receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.¬
Jaquelyn Gadziala celebrates after being pinned and receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.¬
Stacy Al-Saleh, PhD, is hooded by Kathie Insel, PhD, RN, for earning her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Linda Perez, MHA, RN, prepares to give a cord to Joshua Billy during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Elizabeth Partida, DNP, is hooded by Kristie Hoch, DNP, CRNA, MS, RRT, for earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
James Gibson, DNP, is hooded by Charles “Reggie” Elam, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, for earning his Doctor of Nursing Practice during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Monte Roberts, PhD, is hooded by Kimberly Shea, PhD, RN, CHPN, for earning his Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing during the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Lina Thai, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, stands with her family after the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
(From left) Ana Maria Walker and Misty Lafranier pose for a photo together after the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Jasmyn Countee poses for a photo with her family after being awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Alex Garcia Quezada poses for a photo with his girlfriend Elizabeth Walter after being awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
UArizona College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing students Kailey Bevan, Brooke Bottle, Morgan Auelua, Celisia Aros and Savana Wyllie wait backstage at Centennial Hall for their 2022 spring convocation to begin.
Bareen Rafiq poses for a photo with her family outside Centennial Hall after being awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the UArizona College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation.
Lydia Parra (left), coordinator for the UArizona College of Nursing’s ANIE Program, takes a photo with Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Joshua Billy and his brother, Justin Billy after the College of Nursing 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.