School of Nursing - Hampton University

“THE LEGACY CONTINUES”
One Hundred & Twenty-one Years of Nursing Education
Saturday, May 12, 2012
1:30 pm
Robert C. Ogden Auditorium
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia
Program
Hilda M. Williamson, EdD, RN, FNP
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Presiding
Processional .................................................................................................................................................. Antoinette D. Langford, MS, RN
Adjunct Faculty (Emeritus Professor), Organist
Invocation .......................................................................................................................................................................... Gifty Addai, BS, RN
December 2011 Graduate
Welcome ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Kellie Burroughs
May 2012 Graduate
Occasion ........................................................................................................................................................ Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE
Dean, School of Nursing
Greeting ................................................................................................................................................................................. Eula Davis, BS, RN
First Vice President, Hampton University National Nurses Alumni Association
Introduction of Speaker.............................................................................................................................................................Lynsey Bebo
May 2012 Graduate*
Speaker ................................................................................................................................... Phyllis D. Morgan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Musical Selection .................................................. ―River Flows in You‖ by Yiruma ...................................................... Victoria Buchanan
Junior Nursing Student
Recognitions ............................................................................................................................................... Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE
Dean, School of Nursing
Scholarships & Awards ......................................................................................................................................... Mrs. Karan Wright, MA
Director, Office of Student Academic Support Services
Presentation of Honorees .......................................................................................................................Mrs. Shevellanie Lott, MSN, RN
Chairperson, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education*
Barbara J. Wright, EdD, RN
Chairperson, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education
Pinning Ceremony ........................................................................................................................................ Dinah Saunders, EdD, RN, BC
Associate Professor*
Linda G. Brown, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor*
Patricia Stevens, MS, RN
Instructor
Mary Bradley-Laster, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Farewell from the Seniors ..................................................................................................................................................... Kimaya Jones
May 2012 Graduate
Kynesha Fong-Sam
May 2012 Graduate*
Benediction ................................................................................................................................................................................... Johnnie Bland
May 2012 Graduate*
Recessional .................................................................................................................................................... Antoinette D. Langford, MS, RN
Adjunct Faculty (Emeritus Professor), Organist
RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT WILLIAM FREEMAN HALL ROTUNDA
College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is an integral unit of Hampton University and shares its goals and
ideals of excellence in the teaching-living-learning process. Nursing education at Hampton
University began with the Hampton Training School for Nurses in 1891. At the turn of the
century, Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute and Dixie Hospital (now Sentara
CarePlex) partnered to offer premier nursing education and health care for Peninsula
residents. Since 1944, the nursing faculty at Hampton University has provided high-quality
professional nursing education at the bachelor of science degree level. This undergraduate
program has the distinction of being the oldest baccalaureate nursing program in the
Commonwealth. In 1976, Hampton University instituted a master of science degree program
in nursing, making Hampton the first historically black college and university (HBCU) to
offer a master’s degree in nursing. In 1999, the School of Nursing achieved another
distinction when Hampton University instituted a PhD nursing program, the first at a HBCU.
The Center for Minority Family Health serves as the research arm of the School of Nursing.
The School of Nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and is fully accredited
by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Class of 2012
NURSING PIN
The School of Nursing’s pin is a representation of the middle
of the Hampton University seal. The official seal was
accepted in 1875 and only the name has changed as Hampton
has evolved from the Hampton Normal and Agricultural
Institute to Hampton Institute to Hampton University.
The symbols on the seal and the pin are a plow and sheaths of
grain; books of knowledge surmounted by a globe of the
world; a Bible stand; and, an old-fashioned printing press.
The sunrise over Hampton Creek symbolizes the rise of
educational opportunities, and the boat on the water
symbolizes the principal medium of transportation to
Hampton during its early history.
Each new graduate is eligible to receive the
Hampton University School of Nursing pin,
which symbolizes the transition from student to nurse.
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This modified version of the history was compiled from the following: Fifty Years of Nursing Excellence: The
Legacy Continues, 1944-1994; A Historical Overview of the Nursing Program at Hampton Institute by Patricia
E. Sloan; History of the Department of Nursing written under the guidance of Director and Chair Fostine G.
Riddick; and the Hampton University School of Nursing: Self-Study Report for Reaffirmation of Accreditation
(2000) written under the guidance of Dean Pamela V. Hammond.
1891 - The Kings Chapel Hospital for Colored and Indian Boys, Abbey Mae Infirmary, and the
Hampton Training School for Nurses were started on the campus of
Hampton Institute. Alice Bacon was instrumental in starting the Hampton
Training School for Nurses. The school was commonly called Dixie
Hospital, and its first graduate was Anna DeCosta Banks.
1931 - Nina Gage appointed director of the Hampton Training School for
Nurses.
- Students earned a diploma from a three-year program from Hampton
Institute.
1934 - Ruth J. Hopper appointed director (1934-1936).
1936 - Clara G. Lewis appointed director (1936-1939).
1943 - J. Henry Suttergood, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hampton
Institute, sought approval for a nursing program.
- Program and provisions were made in the 1943-44 budget.
- Mary Elizabeth Lancaster (Carnegie) appointed acting director of the
Anna DeCosta Banks (1869-1930). 1900.
Division of Nurse Education.
- She implemented the first continuous baccalaureate nursing program in the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
1944 - Cecile E. Authier appointed director of the Division of Nurse Education.
- Professional nursing courses were taught on affiliations, sometimes in distant cities: St. Philip School
of Nursing in Richmond, Virginia; Brooklyn State Hospital in Brooklyn, New York; Union of the
King’s Daughters; and the Visiting Nurse Service, Norfolk, Virginia.
- Due to limited clinical opportunities for African Americans, clinical affiliations in public health were
expanded to Staten Island, New York; Washington, DC; and Bayonne and Hackensack, New Jersey.
1946 - Five students graduated from Hampton’s Cadet Nurse Corps.
1952 - The nursing program received temporary accreditation from the National League for Nursing.
1953 - Helen M. Sellers appointed acting director of the Division of Nurse Education.
1957 - Harriet E. Broward appointed director of the Division of Nursing.
1963 - Fostine G. Riddick appointed director of the Hampton Institute Division of Nursing.
1967 - Undergraduate nursing program received full National League for Nursing accreditation.
- William Freeman Hall was designed by the nursing faculty and completed.
1968 - Registered nurse program received National League for Nursing accreditation.
1971 - Dr. Lois B. Sellers appointed director of the Division of Nursing. She was the first African
American nurse to serve on the State Board of Nursing.
1975 - First continuing education nursing program established at Hampton Institute.
1976 - Master’s program initiated–the first ever at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority chartered a chapter on campus.
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1977 - Dr. Patricia E. Sloan established the M. Elizabeth Carnegie
Nursing Archives, the first archives in the US designated as a
repository for memorabilia on minority nurses, especially African
American nurses.
1978 - The first annual National Conference on the Black Family held
by the Nursing Department.
1979 - Master’s program accredited by the National League for
Nursing.
1980 - Dr. Elnora D. Daniel appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing Inc.,
National Honor Society, established a chapter on campus.
1986 - The Hampton University Interdisciplinary Nursing Center for Health and Wellness, which was
later renamed the Nursing Center, was established.
- Dr. Elnora D. Daniel, dean of the School of Nursing, became the second African American appointed
to the Virginia State Board of Nursing and its first African American president.
1990 - The School of Nursing receives its first NIMH research grant.
- The Teagle LPN to BS initiative began.
1991 - Dr. Bertha L. Davis appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
1996 - Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery appointed interim dean of the School of Nursing.
1998 - Dr. Pamela V. Hammond appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
1999 - PhD program initiated—the first ever at a HBCU.
2001 - The School of Nursing was reaccredited for 8 years by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission and for 10 years by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
2002 - School of Nursing signed articulation agreement with Bermuda College.
- Dr. Phyllis Henderson became the first student to graduate from the School of Nursing’s doctoral
program.
- First graduates of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program—Stephanie Stephens and Charlette
King.
2003 - School celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Conference on the Black Family.
The School of Nursing pioneered a new 3-year accelerated baccalaureate program at the Hampton
University College of Virginia Beach.
2004 - School celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Baccalaureate Education with a gala entitled ―60
Years of Baccalaureate Education: Caring for Families through Generations.‖
- Dr. Constance S. Hendricks appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
2005 - Virginia Board Nursing visit—The Main Campus and College of Virginia Beach Campus
received 8 years of approval for both programs.
- First student graduates from the College of Virginia Beach Nursing Program.
2007 - Dr. Pamela V. Hammond appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
2009 - Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
2011 - Dr. Hilda Williamson appointed interim dean of the School of Nursing.
2011 - Dr. Deborah E. Jones appointed dean of the School of Nursing.
One Hundred &Twenty One Years of Nursing Education
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA 23668
SCHOOL OF NURSING
(757) 727-5251
Message from the Dean of the School of Nursing
Congratulations Graduates!
On behalf of the Hampton University administration, faculty,
and staff, I want to extend my most heartfelt congratulations
to you, your family, and friends. This Pinning Ceremony celebrates your hard work and achievement in completing a demanding and rigorous course of study. You should be proud,
as should all who supported and assisted you in your efforts.
Pinning is a day of celebration, and it also is a day of reflection about what lies ahead. Whatever path you choose, I am
confident you have acquired the skills you need to be successful. Whether you pursue a career in public service, private
industry, or academe, I know you will make a difference.
It has been a privilege and a pleasure to host you during your
academic career. You have learned much, and the School of Nursing, in turn, has benefited
from your presence. I hope you will recall your years here as being both happy and productive. As members of the distinguished School of Nursing alumni, you will always be
cherished here at Hampton University.
I hope you will proudly wear your pin that identifies you as one who has been educated to
serve the health needs of society. Know that this symbol of service involves many professional rights and responsibilities. We have equipped you with the tools necessary for success as we send you out into the world to be part of the next wave of public health researchers, educators, practitioners, advocates, and leaders. I am proud of the ingenuity
and hard work that went into each and every one of your degrees, and I look forward to
hearing about your accomplishments in the years to come.
In closing, there is nothing more rewarding for us than to periodically reconnect with you,
so please do stay in touch. Thank you, and once again, congratulations on the completion
of your undergraduate nursing education.
Sincerely,
Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE
Dean and Associate Professor
Hampton Institute
The Undergraduate College
Graduate College
College Of Continuing Education
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College Of Virginia Beach
Phyllis D. Morgan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Walden University School of Nursing
Phyllis D. Morgan graduated with a PhD in nursing from Hampton University in May 2002 and became the first student to receive a PhD in
nursing from a Historically Black College and/or University. Dr. Morgan
also received her master’s of science in nursing from Hampton University and a bachelor’s of science in nursing from Florida State University.
Dr. Morgan completed a post-doctoral fellowship in health disparities
research at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Dr. Morgan has been a core faculty member at Walden University
School of Nursing since May 2010, where she serves as a lead faculty
member, course developer, and faculty mentor for the nursing program.
Dr. Morgan was former chair and associate professor at the Fayetteville
State University Department of Nursing (FSU-DON). Under her leadership, NCLEX-RN board scores increased from 39% to 88%.
Dr. Morgan is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). Since 1998, she has
practiced as a nurse practitioner in clinical areas, such as college health, women’s health, indigent care, primary care, and military health care. Currently, Dr. Morgan practices part-time as a FNP for CVS Caremark
Minute Clinic stores in Northern Virginia.
For the past several years, Dr. Morgan has worked as a nurse educator, researcher, and clinician. She has
been published in several peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences. Dr. Morgan serves as
a fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) and member of the American Academy
of Nurse Practitioners, Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society,
and Chi Eta Phi.
Dr. Morgan’s areas of research are African American women’s breast cancer treatment, African American
couples coping with breast cancer, and African Americans and colorectal cancer. She has served as a dissertation committee member for three African American female PhD students whose research focused on African
Americans and colorectal cancer, college-age women and cervical cancer, and African Americans with HIV/
AIDS.
Dr. Morgan is passionate about helping others and working to improve health disparities among vulnerable
and underserved populations. Her latest research resulted in a $250,000 grant awarded by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement a faith-based culturally appropriate colorectal cancer educational intervention for African Americans. This project increased colorectal cancer knowledge, decreased
cancer fatalism, and increased screening for colorectal cancer among African Americans in the southeastern
United States.
Dr. Morgan is an active member of the First Mount Zion Baptist Church Health Ministry in Dumfries, Virginia. She is a first aid volunteer for the Brownie Girl Scout Troop at Christ Chapel Academy in Woodbridge,
Virginia, and a health ministry volunteer for God’s Ladies of Significance and Service (G.L.O.S.S.), Woodbridge chapter. Dr. Morgan is married to Colonel Conrado B. Morgan, United States Army, and is the proud
mother of seven-year-old Cayla. She is a woman of faith and trusts God in every aspect of her life.
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Recognitions
Transitioning
Georgiana Bougher, MSN, RN
7 years of service
Theresa Brooks, BS
7 years of service
Linda G. Brown, MSN, RN*
6 years of service
Deirdra Johnson, MS
6 years of service
Jill Mishkel, MS, RN, WHNP-BC
5 years of service
Brenda Rhea, MHA, RN
6 years of service
Retirees
Mary Bradley-Laster, MSN, RN
24 years of service
Dinah Saunders, EdD, RN, BC*
12 years of service
Barbara J. Wright, EdD, RN
14 years of service
Thanks for your years of service to
Hampton University
School of Nursing
College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)
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Mary Bradley-Laster, MSN, RN
Mrs. Mary E. Bradley-Laster, a native of Galax, VA, began her nursing career as a diploma graduate. She received her diploma in nursing from The Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Provident Hospital, in
Baltimore, MD, in 1969; a BS from Tuskegee University, Tuskegee,
AL, in 1978; and a MSN from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, in 1979. Mrs. Laster has completed advanced studies at
Old Dominion University and Nova Southeastern University.
She has devoted over 43 years to nursing service. With her first
nursing job at Provident Hospital, she served as a staff and charge
nurse in obstetrics and gynecology, where she developed a strong
work ethic. Since her initial employment in the clinical arena, she
has held the position of staff nurse, charge nurse, and public health
nurse. In 1979, Mrs. Laster began her teaching career in higher education as an instructor at Tuskegee University School of Nursing and
obtained tenure and the rank of Assistant Professor. She ascended to the position of the Assistant Dean
of Academic Services before leaving Tuskegee University. In 1988, Mrs. Laster continued her career
in academia and became an Assistant Professor at Hampton University. During her 24 years of service
in the Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education, she has also served in the role of director and
recruiter for the Office of Academic Student Support Services; president and counselor for Delta Iota
Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau; and advisor for Tau Beta Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority.
Mrs. Laster has been involved in research and grantsmanship as a research assistant, project codirector, and project director on a number of funded grants at Tuskegee University and Hampton University. She also has been involved in professional organizations and community service. Mrs. Laster
served in the Army Nurse Corps on Active Duty and in the Reserves before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 22 years of service. Her community and professional affiliations include Delta Iota
Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, American Nurses Association,
National League of Nurses, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American Association of
University Women, and Phi Delta Kappa. Mrs. Laster is a member of Morning Star Baptist church in
Hampton and currently serves as the director of the Health Ministry. Additionally, she is the wife of
the late Hampton University softball and volleyball coach, Tiny L. Laster Jr.
These contributions are a credit to Mrs. Laster and reflect her outstanding service and dedication to the
nursing profession.
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Dinah Saunders, EdD, RN, BC
Dr. Dinah Saunders graduated from Madison College with a bachelor’s of science; Norfolk General
Hospital School of Professional Nursing with a diploma in nursing; Old Dominion University with a
bachelor’s of science in nursing and master’s of science in nursing; and the College of William and
Mary with a doctorate in education. She practiced as a professional nurse in the burn injury and respiratory intensive care settings at Norfolk General Hospital. Throughout her career, she has taught in diploma, associate, and baccalaureate nursing programs offered through the Norfolk General Hospital
School of Professional Nursing, Norfolk State University, and Christopher Newport University. She
currently serves as a faculty member with the accelerated program at the College of Virginia Beach.
Dr. Saunders wishes Godspeed to her colleagues and past and present Hampton University School of
Nursing students and states, ―May life continue to be a blessed adventure for all of us.‖
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Barbara J Wright, EdD, RN
Dr. Barbara Wright began her career in nursing in 1966 when she
completed the LPN program at Dixie Hospital School of Practical
Nursing. In 1971, she decided to enroll at Thomas Nelson Community College. She graduated in 1973 with an ASN and continued her
employment at Hampton General Hospital in the operating room as a
staff nurse. In 1974, Dr. Wright began working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center as a staff nurse in the operating room.
The Veterans Administration encouraged nurses to pursue advanced
education in order to meet the standards for promotion, and Dr.
Wright completed both the BS (1979) and MS (1989) from Hampton
Institute/University while raising three children and working full
time. Positions held by Dr. Wright at the Veterans Administration
included staff nurse, nurse manager of the surgical unit, supervisor in
the operating room, and associate chief nurse.
Her teaching career began in 1991 at Troy State University in Montgomery, Alabama, and Troy, Alabama, as adjunct faculty while working at the Veterans Administration in Montgomery, Alabama. After
retiring from the Veterans Administration, she returned to Virginia and began working at Hampton University, where she remained employed for 12 years. It was during her employment at Hampton University that she completed the requirements for the Doctor of Education degree. Shortly afterward, she accepted a position at Norfolk State University in the Department of Nursing with a teaching assignment
in the RN to BS Program. In 2010, she returned to Hampton University as Chair of the Department of
Undergraduate Nursing Education. Dr. Wright’s greatest joy has been influencing the many young student nurses she has mentored throughout her professional career.
She served 16 years in the U.S. Army Reserves where she was a member of three Reserve units. Dr.
Wright retired from the Army at the rank of Major with an Honorable Discharge. Her primary roles in
the Reserves were NBC officer and head nurse in the operating room. She has received several honors
and awards, including Special Advancement for Performance from the Department of Veteran Affairs,
Hampton, Virginia; Special Advancement for Achievement, ANA Certification Nursing Administration
from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Montgomery, Alabama; Glowing Lamp, Chi Eta Phi, Eta
Chapter; and Appreciation and Mentorship Awards, Virginia Nurses Association.
Dr. Wright is an active member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Tau Chapter, where she serves as the former
Dean of Pledges. She has also served two terms as Tamiochus. Memberships in other professional organizations include the Delta Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
(President), Phi Gama Sigma Honor Society, National League of Nursing, and Virginia Nurses Association (President and Chair of the Council of District). In addition, Dr. Wright is an active member of
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple, where she proudly serves as an usher at the 7:00 a.m. service and
member of the Healthcare Ministry.
Dr. Wright is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling with the HU boosters and watching the Marching
Force, Spartan Legion, and other HBCU bands. She is the daughter of Mrs. Celestine Anthony and the
late Thaddeus Anthony. Dr. Wright has three sisters and a brother, Shelia, Gloria, Sandra, and Prett.
She is the proud mother of three, Stephanie, Sharon, and Anthony, and has seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
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Scholarships & Awards
Daniel and Louise Armstrong Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to the rising senior in the School of Nursing with the highest grade point average.
Brittany Deskins
Dr. Bertha L. Davis Research Award
The Dr. Bertha L. Davis Research Award is given to a faculty member who has completed research and disseminated the findings through publications, posters, and/or oral presentations nationally or internationally. The recipient must be
on the Hampton University School of Nursing faculty and completed the research at the time the award is conferred.
Trina L. Gipson-Jones, PhD, RN (2005)
Sherri Saunders-Goldson, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, FAANP
Dr. Sallie Tucker Allen Endowed Scholarship
The Sallie Tucker Allen Award is given to high achieving graduate students who have completed their
undergraduate studies at Hampton University.
Chantel Dixon
Rosine Y. Kemeni
Carolyn Latta
Elnora Mason Endowment
The Elnora Mason Endowment is awarded to undergraduate nursing students with high academic achievement.
Winter McMannen
Makayla I. McPherson
Givens Foundation Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students (sophomore and above) who are majoring in Nursing and have a
grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Amanda Armstrong-Merrell*
Shantea Bennett
Bria Robinson
Hampton University Alumni Endowed Scholarship
The Hampton University Alumni Endowed Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate nursing student
(sophomore and above) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Saba Y. Tafere
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College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)
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Scholarships & Awards
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Health Resources and Services Administration Nursing Scholarship
The Nursing Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical
shortage of nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities by helping needy students complete their nurse
training. In exchange for the scholarship, upon graduation, the newly minted nurses work at these facilities
for at least 2 years.
Veronica Barnes
Brianna Bradley
Fatimah Dudley
Athen Owens-Whitfield
Cherelle Perry
Bria Robinson
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing is a scholarship program to help alleviate the
nursing shortage and increase the diversity of nursing professionals. Scholarships are provided to college graduates with degrees
in other fields who are enrolled in the accelerated program.
Dawn Culley*
Robert Daniels*
Delores Mack*
Natalya Thomas*
Andrea Wright*
Theresa A. Thomas Endowed Scholarship
The Theresa A. Thomas Endowed Scholarship is awarded to nursing students in good academic standing who
demonstrate financial need.
Anulika N. Okafor
Amber Sheppard
W. Adrian Freeman Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate student who is majoring in nursing with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or higher.
Monica M. Howard
College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)
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HONOREES
Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MAIN CAMPUS
August 2011 Graduate
Jimenez, Laketa^^
December 2011 Graduates
Addai, Gifty A.
Akosa-Antwi, Gyaanor
Anderson, Sierra T.
Byers, Jasmyn M.
Hailey, Shanta
Kimani, David W.
Manning, Keleigh E.
Osborne, Jessica L.
Owens, Delysa N.
Van Putten, Keenan M.
Williams, Kandace
May 2012 Graduates
Andrews, Bianca E.
Armstead, Taylor R.
Barnes, Lynai D.
Baugh, Damika M.
Burroughs, Kellie N.
Calhoun, Elizabeth J.
Castro, Monica Y.
Cox, Ashley N.
Cruz, Philibert B.
Deskins, Brittany T.
Elder, Shalaine M.
Evans, Stephanie D.
Flagg, Gabrielle A.
Goings-Davis, Brittany C.
Griggs, Traci D.
Johnson, Jasmine M.
Johnson, Sekiya N.
Jones, Kimaya S.
King, Kandice
Lewally, Nadeen
Matthew, Whitney M.
Ojo, Tania F.
Owens-Whitfield, Athen A.
Owusu, Renee S.
Perry, Cherelle S.
Peyton, Jacqueline M.
Polk, Ruth L.
Ri'chard, Kim L.
Robinson, Toni C.
Sims, Elan J.
Terreforte, Jamose M.
Thompson, Courtney L.
Thornton, Kristian M.
Wiley, Lauren L.
Wrancher, Richard J.
COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA BEACH CAMPUS
May 2012 Graduates
Acquaye, Louisa
Allen, Joshua C.^
Almelor, Serlita D.
Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda G.
Bebo, Lynsey D.
Bland, Johnnie F.
Bonhomme, Andrele C.^
Box, Ann M.
Buzard, Karla M.
Colmenares, Colleen E.
Cooke, Khiara^
Elefane, Janelle^^
Eley-Marshall, Stephanie A.^
Ferebee, Whitney
Fewkes, Stephanie M.^
Fong-Sam, Kynesha L.
Gilbert, Michele F.
Gray, Darcy
Harding, Marilyn A.^
Hartman, Vicki M.
Heitger, Jessica J.
Johnson, Mavis A.^
Lawrence, Erik R.
Macancela, Nube G.
Mahoney, Victoria
Mones, Shannnon D.
Olayiwola, Fausat F.
Peele, Jasmine L.
Power, Melissa A.
Slusher, Elizabeth H.
Smith, Roberta P.
Stilson, Crystal L.
Whitley, Shanika L.
Zaharuk, Keisha L.^
LPN to BS Program (^)
RN to BS Program (^^)
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HONOREES
Department of Graduate Nursing Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE
December 2011 Graduates
Carney, LaTara M.
Carter, Nakeshia L.
Guyton-Smith, Terry A.
Gyasi, Dora O.
Keith, Nadirah N.
Lane, Sade L.
Moorer, Valarie E.
Nchotu, Winifred A.
Shield, Demetrius
Sinkler, Nicole D.
Vaughan, Saprina
May 2012 Graduates
Collier-Taiwo, Morenike
Lawani, Bertha Osaigbokan
Tate, Brittany
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Sheri L. Jacobson, MS, RN
Dissertation Title:
“After-Death Communication Experiences on the Grief Pattern in Hospice Families”
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Achievements & Associations
Above Deck Tap Ensemble
Sims, Elan
Chi Eta Phi Sorority,
Tau Beta Chapter
Armstead, Taylor
Castro, Monica
Cox, Ashley
Deskins, Brittany
Flagg, Gabrielle
Lewally, Nadeen
Owens-Whitfield, Athen
Robinson, Toni
Wiley, Lauren
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Community Service Scholarship
Thompson, Courtney
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Calhoun, Elizabeth
Owusu, Renee
Thompson, Courtney
Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society
Andrews, Bianca
Eley-Marshall, Stephanie*
Hartman, Vicki*
Johnson, Sekiya
Chi Eta Phi Sorority,
Tau Chi Chapter Scholarship
Cox, Ashley
C.L.A.S.S. Mentoring Program
Polk, Ruth
A. Ross Brent Scholarship
Sims, Elan
College Scholarship Assistance Program
(CSAP) Grant
Hartman, Vicki*
American Legion Scholarship
Manning, Keleigh
Dean's List
Acquaye, Louisa*
Addai, Gifty
Akosa-Antwi, Gyaanor
Allen, Joshua*
Anderson, Sierra
Andrews, Bianca
Armstead, Taylor
Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda*
Barnes, Lynai
Bebo, Lynsey*
Bland, Johnnie*
Bonhomme, Andrele*
Burroughs, Kellie
Byers, Jasmyn
Calhoun, Elizabeth
Castro, Monica
Cox, Ashley
Cruz, Philibert
Deskins, Brittany
Elder, Shalaine
Ferebee, Whitney*
Fewkes, Stephanie*
Flagg, Gabrielle
Fong-Sam, Kynesha*
Gray, Darcy*
Griggs, Traci
AT&T Academic Scholarship
Andrews, Bianca
Barbara Ball Bermuda Government Award
Van Putten, Keenan
Bermuda Hospital Boards Scholarship
Van Putten, Keenan
Bermuda Nursing Council Scholarship
Van Putten, Keenan
Blue Lighting
Peyton, Jacqueline
Blue Thunder Cheerleading Team
Thornton, Kristian
Chi Eta Phi Sorority,
Mu Phi Chapter Scholarship
Flagg, Gabrielle
Chi Eta Phi Sorority,
Omicron Chapter Scholarship
Cox, Ashley
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Colmenares, Colleen*
Cox, Ashley
Cruz, Philibert
Deskins, Brittany
Elder, Shalaine
Eley-Marshall, Stephanie*
Fewkes, Stephanie*
Fong-Sam, Kynesha*
Gray, Darcy*
Harding, Marilyn*
Heitger, Jessica*
Johnson, Mavis*
Johnson, Sekiya
Macancela, Nube*
Osborne, Jessica
Perry, Cherelle
Ri'chard, Kim
Slusher, Elizabeth*
Wrancher, Richard
Zaharuk, Keisha*
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Goings-Davis, Brittany
Hailey, Shanta
Harding, Marilyn*
Heitger, Jessica*
Johnson, Jasmine
Johnson, Sekiya
Jones, Kimaya
King, Kandice
Lawrence, Erik*
Lewally, Nadeen
Macancela, Nube*
Manning, Keleigh
Matthew, Whitney
Olayiwola, Fausat*
Ojo, Tania
Osborne, Jessica
Owens, Delysa
Owens-Whitfield, Athen
Owusa, Renee
Perry, Cherelle
Peyton, Jacqueline
Polk, Ruth
Power, Melissa*
Ri'chard, Kim
Robinson, Toni
Thompson, Courtney
Van Putten, Keenan
Whitley, Shanika*
Wiley, Lauren
Williams, Kandace
Wrancher, Richard
Zaharuk, Keisha*
Greer Dawson Wilson
Student Leadership Program
Jones, Kimaya
Thornton, Kristian
Hampton University Honor College Program
Osborne, Jessica
Hampton University Presidential Scholarship
Armstead, Taylor
Osborne, Jessica
Hampton University Merit Scholarship
Goings-Davis, Brittany
Jones, Kimaya
Dadner Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Anderson, Sierra
Hampton University Scholarship
Andrews, Bianca
Cox, Ashley
Harding, Marilyn*
Osborne, Jessica
Delta Theta Sigma Sorority
Manning, Keleigh
Slusher, Elizabeth*
Glasco Smith Kline Scholarship
Van Putten, Keenan
Human Resource Service Administration
Scholarship (HRSA)
Perry, Cherelle
Owens-Whitfield, Athen
Golden Key Honor Society
Addai, Gifty
Allen, Joshua*
Armstead, Taylor
Bebo, Lynsey*
Bland, Johnnie*
Calhoun, Elizabeth
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Military Spouse Advancement Program
Slusher, Elizabeth*
(Continued from page 18)
Hampton University
Strategies to Achieve Retention of Students
(HU-STARS), Scholarship/Stipend
Andrews, Bianca
Armstead, Taylor
Deskins, Brittany
Griggs, Traci
Hailey, Shanta
Hartman, Vicki*
Johnson, Jasmine
King, Kandice
Lewally, Nadeen
Manning, Keleigh
Perry, Cherelle
Polk, Ruth
Ri'chard, Kim
Sims, Elan
Thompson, Courtney
Most Valuable Player for Track and Field (MVP)
Kimani, David
National Hampton Alumni Association
Armstead, Taylor
National Institute of Health President’s Award
Owusu, Renee
National Student Nurses Association
Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda*
Bebo, Lynsey*
Colmenares, Colleen*
Elder, Shalaine
Power, Melissa*
Slusher, Elizabeth*
Whitley, Shanika*
Hampton University Track and Field Scholarship
(NCAA Scholarship)
Kimani, David
National Technical Honor Society
Zaharuk, Keisha*
NAACP Scholarship
Barnes, Lynai
Hampton University Whitehead Scholarship
Castro, Monica
Polk, Ruth
Navy Nurse Corp Program Scholarship
Mahoney, Victoria*
Hampton University Workforce Grant
Deskins, Brittany
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Colmenares, Colleen*
Ri'chard, Kim
Lehigh Valley Health Network Scholarship
Elder, Shalaine
Peer Counselor
Peyton, Jacqueline
Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship
Griggs, Traci
Harding, Marilyn*
Pell Grant
Hartman, Vicki*
Lawrence, Erik*
Mary L. Mercy Scholarship
Osborne, Jessica
Owusu, Renee
Plain Vision Organization
Owens-Whitfield, Athen
Military One Source Scholarship
Hartman, Vicki*
Psalm 149 Dance Troop
Peyton, Jacqueline
Military Commissioning
Fong-Sam, Kynesha (Navy)*
Lawrence, Erik (Navy)*
Macancela, Nube (Navy)*
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Bland, Johnnie*
Elder, Shalaine
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Students for Christ
Andrews, Bianca
Owens-Whitfield, Athen
(Continued from page 19)
Psychology Club
Elder, Shalaine
Student Government
Armstead, Taylor
Polk, Ruth
President Bush Bronze Award
Thompson, Courtney
Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)
Olayiwola, Fausat*
Peyton, Jacqueline
Ri'chard, Kim
Thompson, Courtney
Student Nurse Association
Allen, Joshua*
Acquaye, Louisa*
Andrews, Bianca
Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda*
Barnes, Lynai
Bebo, Lynsey*
Colmenares, Colleen*
Eley-Marshall, Stephanie*
Fong-Sam, Kynesha*
Hartman, Vicki*
Macancela, Nube*
Matthew, Whitney
Osborne, Jessica
Owens, Delysa
Perry, Cherelle
Power, Melissa*
Ri'chard, Kim
Sims, Elan
Thompson, Courtney
Van Putten, Keenan
Whitley, Shanika*
Williams, Kandace
Sentara Nursing Scholarship
Ri'chard, Kim
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,
Barnes, Lynai
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Allen, Joshua*
Andrews, Bianca
Armstead, Taylor
Bebo, Lynsey*
Bland, Johnnie*
Calhoun, Elizabeth
Castro, Monica
Deskins, Brittany
Elder, Shalaine
Eley-Marshall, Stephanie*
Fewkes, Stephanie*
Fong-Sam, Kynesha*
Gray, Darcy*
Heitger, Jessica*
Johnson, Sekiya
Lawrence, Erik*
Macancela, Nube*
Manning, Keleigh
Osborne, Jessica
Owens, Delysa
Owusu, Renee
Peele, Jasmine*
Perry, Cherelle
Ri'chard, Kim
Thompson, Courtney
Slusher, Elizabeth*
Smith, Roberta*
Williams, Kandace
Wrancher, Richard
Zaharuk, Keisha*
TAG
Acquaye, Louisa*
Box, Ann*
Gilbert, Michelle*
Harding, Marilyn*
Olayiwola, Fausat*
Ri'chard, Kim
Track and Field Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference Award
Kimani, David
Valor Student for VA Medical Center
Ri'chard, Kim
Victor & Ruth Goodman Scholarship
Harding, Marilyn*
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(Continued from page 20)
Virginia National Student Nursing Scholarship
Fong-Sam, Kynesha*
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant
Allen, Joshua*
Hartman, Vicki*
Wendell P. Holmes Endowment Scholarship
Andrews, Bianca
Women's Intramurals Basketball
Armstead, Taylor
Women's Senate
Polk, Ruth
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
Dr. William R. Harvey
President
Dr. Joann W. Haysbert
Executive Vice-President
Dr. Pamela V. Hammond
Provost
Dr. Pollie S. Murphy
Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs
Dr. Deborah E. Jones
Dean
Dr. Hilda M. Williamson
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Barbara J. Wright
Chairperson, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education
Mrs. Shevellanie E. Lott
Chairperson, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education*
Mrs. Karan Wright
Director, Office of Student Academic Support Services
FACULTY
Mrs. Georgiana Bougher
Mrs. Mary Bradley-Laster
Ms. Linda G. Brown*
Dr. Dorothy Burns
Ms. Evelyn Coutee
Dr. Bertha L. Davis
Ms. Rosalyn Gardiner*
Ms. Tanya Hardy-Menard
Dr. Barbara Harrison*
Ms. Angela Hayes
Ms. Maria C. Holmes
Ms. Deirdra Johnson
Ms. Jill Mishkel
Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery
Mrs. Donna Pendergraft
Ms. Brenda Rhea
Dr. Dinah Saunders*
Dr. Sherri Saunders-Goldson
Dr. E. Jane Servonsky
Mrs. Patricia Stevens
Mrs. Kim Sun Moreira*
Mrs. Twanda Toliver Gainer*
Dr. Willar White-Parson
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Ms. Patricia Brown
Ms. Norma Bergey
Ms. Valerie Carter
Dr. Esther Condon
Mr. Keith S. Edwards
Mrs. Sherry D. Ferki*
Ms. Robin R. Gibbs*
Ms. Ida B. Hill
Ms. LaTonya Hughes
Ms. Hazel King
Mrs. Stephanie H. King
Mrs. Antoinette Langford
Dr. Thea Lettley
Ms. Davenna McGlone
Ms. Barbara McRea
Ms. Frances Moore
Ms. Narissa Tran
Ms. London Williams
Ms. Cyndee Willis*
STAFF
Mrs. Zairoon Asimakopoulos
Graduate Department Secretary
Mr. Stephen Bridges*
Network Analyst
Mrs. Theresa Brooks
Library Aide/Testing Coordinator
Ms. Terri Brown*
Academic Advisor
Ms. Adeanna Hooks
Undergraduate Department Secretary
Ms. Deanna Jones
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Darlene Keeton
Academic Counselor Assistant
Ms. Veronica Lynn*
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Stacey McKoy
Executive Secretary to the Dean
Ms. Shene Owens*
Dir., Information Resource Center
Mr. Mauyan Skeete
Systems Administrator
Ms. Ina Whitehead
Editor
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