College of Nursing Honors Graduates During Fall Convocation
Christiana Billedalley, who completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, is hooded during the College of Nursing convocation in December at Centennial Hall.
The University of Arizona College of Nursing honored its fall 2021 graduating class at Centennial Hall on Dec. 16. A total of 192 Wildcat nurses celebrated the successful conclusion to their programs in front of family, friends and faculty.
“You are needed more than ever to care for individuals, families and communities during these challenging and unprecedented times,” College of Nursing Dean Ki Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN, told the assembly. “You are entering the profession at a time when the need for nurses is almost unprecedented. I hope you feel confident and practice ready as you leave our college, step into your new career and improve your patients’ quality of life. You are the future of the nursing profession.”
The event honored 48 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 60 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health emphasis, 13 Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Systems Leadership (RN to MSN), 69 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and two Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) graduates
Doctor of Nursing Practice students (from left) Christiana Billedalley, Brian Harris, AZ Del Pino, Kengne Fosso and Jossy Mossle pause for a photo before heading into Centennial Hall for the College of Nursing fall convocation.
Olivia Mills poses for a photo with her best friend, Jimis Shukri, before they go into Centennial Hall for the College of Nursing fall convocation.
Kristine Harmon (left) helps her daughter, Erika Harmon with her graduation gown as Sheema Zarezadeh buttons up her gown (right) before the College of Nursing fall convocation at Centenial Hall.
Graciela Ceballos takes a photo of her friends, Gianna Casella and Talia Acereto before the College of Nursing convocation at Centennial Hall.
College of Nursing students (from left) Matthew Pelzek, Sophia Penuela, Sophia Piazza, Alicia Rivera and Anika Schickling pose fora photo before the start of the December convocation.
College of Nursing students file into Centennial Hall for their convocation ceremony.
College of Nursing student Isaiah Buster signals that he is ready for the College of Nursing’s fall convocation as he walks into Centennial Hall.
College of Nursing faculty (from left) Ruth Taylor-Piliae, Heather Carlisle and Sheri Carson wait for the fall convocation to begin at Centennial.
Amanda Keenhold, who received a Doctor of Nursing Practice, is hooded during the College of Nursing fall convocation at Centennial Hall.
Christine Windes hugs her presenter after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing during the College of Nursing fall convocation.
Minci Sekou Stenson, who earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice, waves to the audience after being hooded at the College of Nursing convocation at Centennial Hall in December.
Yarmoni Yharbough (left) and her committee chair Evangeline Dowling, PhD, MSN/Ed, celebrate after Yharbough is hooded for earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice during the College of Nursing fall convocation.
College of Nursing graduates pose for a photo at the fall convocation at Centennial Hall in December.
(From left) Nicole Cook, Maia Cochran and Shannon Cloughley pose for a selfie before the start of the College of Nursing fall convocation at Centennial Hall.
College of Nursing student Elizabeth Dueñes poses for a family photo with her father-in-law, Steve Dueñes (left), her husband Michael Dueñes (center) and her father Jim King at the fall convocation at Centennial Hall.
Nicole Cook takes a selfie with her fellow College of Nursing graduates, Gianna DeCero and Tom Dang at their fall convocation.
Atehlefac Zinkeng throws her cap in the air after the College of Nursing convocation at Centennial Hall.