“THE LEGACY CONTINUES” One Hundred & Twenty-one Years of Nursing Education Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:30 pm

Robert C. Ogden Auditorium Hampton,

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 Division of Nurse Education. Anna DeCosta Banks (1869-1930). 1900. - 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, ; Union of the King’s Daughters; and the Visiting Nurse Service, Norfolk, Virginia. - Due to limited clinical opportunities for , 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). - Sorority chartered a chapter on campus. (Continued on page 5)

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(Continued from page 4) 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 , 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.

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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 cele- brates your hard work and achievement in completing a de- manding 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 reflec- tion about what lies ahead. Whatever path you choose, I am confident you have acquired the skills you need to be success- ful. 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 pro- ductive. 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 profes- sional rights and responsibilities. We have equipped you with the tools necessary for suc- cess as we send you out into the world to be part of the next wave of public health re- searchers, 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 Graduate College College Of Continuing Education College Of Virginia Beach The Undergraduate College

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Phyllis D. Morgan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP Walden University School of Nursing

Phyllis D. Morgan graduated with a PhD in nursing from Hampton Uni- versity 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 Univer- sity and a bachelor’s of science in nursing from . 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 leader- ship, NCLEX-RN board scores increased from 39% to 88%.

Dr. Morgan is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Cen- ter 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, pri- mary 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 disserta- tion 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 educa- tional 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, Vir- ginia. 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.), Wood- bridge 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

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Mary Bradley-Laster, MSN, RN

Mrs. Mary E. Bradley-Laster, a native of Galax, VA, began her nurs- ing career as a diploma graduate. She received her diploma in nurs- ing from The Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Provident Hospital, in Baltimore, MD, in 1969; a BS from , Tuskegee, AL, in 1978; and a MSN from the University of , Birming- ham, AL, in 1979. Mrs. Laster has completed advanced studies at 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 edu- cation 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 co- director, and project director on a number of funded grants at Tuskegee University and Hampton Uni- versity. 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 Lieu- tenant 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, Sorority, American Association of University Women, and . 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 in education. She practiced as a professional nurse in the burn injury and respira- tory intensive care settings at Norfolk General Hospital. Throughout her career, she has taught in di- ploma, associate, and baccalaureate nursing programs offered through the Norfolk General Hospital School of Professional Nursing, , 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 Commu- nity 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 Ad- ministration 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, Ala- bama, 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 Uni- versity, where she remained employed for 12 years. It was during her employment at Hampton Univer- sity that she completed the requirements for the Doctor of Education degree. Shortly afterward, she ac- cepted 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 stu- dent 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 or- ganizations 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 Associa- tion (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 dissemi- nated 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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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

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HONOREES Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MAIN CAMPUS

August 2011 Graduate May 2012 Graduates Jones, Kimaya S. Jimenez, Laketa^^ Andrews, Bianca E. King, Kandice Armstead, Taylor R. Lewally, Nadeen December 2011 Graduates Barnes, Lynai D. Matthew, Whitney M. Addai, Gifty A. Baugh, Damika M. Ojo, Tania F. Akosa-Antwi, Gyaanor Burroughs, Kellie N. Owens-Whitfield, Athen A. Anderson, Sierra T. Calhoun, Elizabeth J. Owusu, Renee S. Byers, Jasmyn M. Castro, Monica Y. Perry, Cherelle S. Hailey, Shanta Cox, Ashley N. Peyton, Jacqueline M. Kimani, David W. Cruz, Philibert B. Polk, Ruth L. Manning, Keleigh E. Deskins, Brittany T. Ri'chard, Kim L. Osborne, Jessica L. Elder, Shalaine M. Robinson, Toni C. Owens, Delysa N. Evans, Stephanie D. Sims, Elan J. Van Putten, Keenan M. Flagg, Gabrielle A. Terreforte, Jamose M. Williams, Kandace Goings-Davis, Brittany C. Thompson, Courtney L. Griggs, Traci D. Thornton, Kristian M. Johnson, Jasmine M. Wiley, Lauren L. Johnson, Sekiya N. Wrancher, Richard J.

COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA BEACH CAMPUS

May 2012 Graduates Gray, Darcy Acquaye, Louisa Harding, Marilyn A.^ Allen, Joshua C.^ Hartman, Vicki M. Almelor, Serlita D. Heitger, Jessica J. Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda G. Johnson, Mavis A.^ Bebo, Lynsey D. Lawrence, Erik R. Bland, Johnnie F. Macancela, Nube G. Bonhomme, Andrele C.^ Mahoney, Victoria Box, Ann M. Mones, Shannnon D. Buzard, Karla M. Olayiwola, Fausat F. Colmenares, Colleen E. Peele, Jasmine L. Cooke, Khiara^ Power, Melissa A. Elefane, Janelle^^ Slusher, Elizabeth H. Eley-Marshall, Stephanie A.^ Smith, Roberta P. Ferebee, Whitney Stilson, Crystal L. Fewkes, Stephanie M.^ Whitley, Shanika L. Fong-Sam, Kynesha L. Zaharuk, Keisha L.^ Gilbert, Michele F.

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 Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sims, Elan Tau Beta Chapter Armstead, Taylor Sorority Castro, Monica Community Service Scholarship Cox, Ashley Thompson, Courtney Deskins, Brittany Flagg, Gabrielle Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Lewally, Nadeen Calhoun, Elizabeth Owens-Whitfield, Athen Owusu, Renee Robinson, Toni Thompson, Courtney Wiley, Lauren

Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Andrews, Bianca Tau Chi Chapter Scholarship Eley-Marshall, Stephanie* Cox, Ashley Hartman, Vicki* Johnson, Sekiya C.L.A.S.S. Mentoring Program Polk, Ruth A. Ross Brent Scholarship Sims, Elan College Scholarship Assistance Program (CSAP) Grant American Legion Scholarship Hartman, Vicki* Manning, Keleigh Dean's List AT&T Academic Scholarship Acquaye, Louisa* Andrews, Bianca Addai, Gifty Akosa-Antwi, Gyaanor Barbara Ball Bermuda Government Award Allen, Joshua* Van Putten, Keenan Anderson, Sierra Andrews, Bianca Bermuda Hospital Boards Scholarship Armstead, Taylor Van Putten, Keenan Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda* Barnes, Lynai Bermuda Nursing Council Scholarship Bebo, Lynsey* Van Putten, Keenan Bland, Johnnie* Bonhomme, Andrele* Blue Lighting Burroughs, Kellie Peyton, Jacqueline Byers, Jasmyn Calhoun, Elizabeth Blue Thunder Cheerleading Team Castro, Monica Thornton, Kristian Cox, Ashley Cruz, Philibert Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Deskins, Brittany Mu Phi Chapter Scholarship Elder, Shalaine Flagg, Gabrielle Ferebee, Whitney* Fewkes, Stephanie* Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Flagg, Gabrielle Omicron Chapter Scholarship Fong-Sam, Kynesha* Cox, Ashley Gray, Darcy* Griggs, Traci (Continued on page 18)

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Achievements & Associations

(Continued from page 17) Colmenares, Colleen* Cox, Ashley Goings-Davis, Brittany Cruz, Philibert Hailey, Shanta Deskins, Brittany Harding, Marilyn* Elder, Shalaine Heitger, Jessica* Eley-Marshall, Stephanie* Johnson, Jasmine Fewkes, Stephanie* Johnson, Sekiya Fong-Sam, Kynesha* Jones, Kimaya Gray, Darcy* King, Kandice Harding, Marilyn* Lawrence, Erik* Heitger, Jessica* Lewally, Nadeen Johnson, Mavis* Macancela, Nube* Johnson, Sekiya Manning, Keleigh Macancela, Nube* Matthew, Whitney Osborne, Jessica Olayiwola, Fausat* Perry, Cherelle Ojo, Tania Ri'chard, Kim Osborne, Jessica Slusher, Elizabeth* Owens, Delysa Wrancher, Richard Owens-Whitfield, Athen Zaharuk, Keisha* Owusa, Renee Perry, Cherelle Greer Dawson Wilson Peyton, Jacqueline Student Leadership Program Polk, Ruth Jones, Kimaya Power, Melissa* Thornton, Kristian Ri'chard, Kim Robinson, Toni Hampton University Honor College Program Thompson, Courtney Osborne, Jessica Van Putten, Keenan Whitley, Shanika* Hampton University Presidential Scholarship Wiley, Lauren Armstead, Taylor Williams, Kandace Osborne, Jessica Wrancher, Richard Zaharuk, Keisha* Hampton University Merit Scholarship Goings-Davis, Brittany Dadner Memorial Nursing Scholarship Jones, Kimaya Anderson, Sierra Hampton University Scholarship Sorority Andrews, Bianca Manning, Keleigh Cox, Ashley Slusher, Elizabeth* Harding, Marilyn* Osborne, Jessica Glasco Smith Kline Scholarship Van Putten, Keenan Human Resource Service Administration Scholarship (HRSA) Golden Key Honor Society Perry, Cherelle Addai, Gifty Owens-Whitfield, Athen Allen, Joshua* Armstead, Taylor Bebo, Lynsey* Bland, Johnnie* Calhoun, Elizabeth (Continued on page 19)

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Achievements & Associations

(Continued from page 18) Military Spouse Advancement Program Slusher, Elizabeth* Hampton University Strategies to Achieve Retention of Students Most Valuable Player for Track and Field (MVP) (HU-STARS), Scholarship/Stipend Kimani, David Andrews, Bianca Armstead, Taylor National Hampton Alumni Association Deskins, Brittany Armstead, Taylor Griggs, Traci Hailey, Shanta National Institute of Health President’s Award Hartman, Vicki* Owusu, Renee Johnson, Jasmine King, Kandice National Student Nurses Association Lewally, Nadeen Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda* Manning, Keleigh Bebo, Lynsey* Perry, Cherelle Colmenares, Colleen* Polk, Ruth Elder, Shalaine Ri'chard, Kim Power, Melissa* Sims, Elan Slusher, Elizabeth* Thompson, Courtney Whitley, Shanika*

Hampton University Track and Field Scholarship National Technical Honor Society (NCAA Scholarship) Zaharuk, Keisha* Kimani, David NAACP Scholarship Hampton University Whitehead Scholarship Barnes, Lynai Castro, Monica Polk, Ruth Navy Nurse Corp Program Scholarship Mahoney, Victoria* Hampton University Workforce Grant Deskins, Brittany Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Colmenares, Colleen* Lehigh Valley Health Network Scholarship Ri'chard, Kim Elder, Shalaine Peer Counselor Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Peyton, Jacqueline Griggs, Traci Harding, Marilyn* Pell Grant Hartman, Vicki* Mary L. Mercy Scholarship Lawrence, Erik* 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)* Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology Lawrence, Erik (Navy)* Bland, Johnnie* Macancela, Nube (Navy)* Elder, Shalaine

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(Continued from page 19) Students for Christ Andrews, Bianca Psychology Club Owens-Whitfield, Athen Elder, Shalaine Student Government President Bush Bronze Award Armstead, Taylor Thompson, Courtney Polk, Ruth

Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Student Nurse Association Olayiwola, Fausat* Allen, Joshua* Peyton, Jacqueline Acquaye, Louisa* Ri'chard, Kim Andrews, Bianca Thompson, Courtney Armstrong-Merrell, Amanda* Barnes, Lynai Sentara Nursing Scholarship Bebo, Lynsey* Ri'chard, Kim Colmenares, Colleen* Eley-Marshall, Stephanie* Sorority, Fong-Sam, Kynesha* Barnes, Lynai Hartman, Vicki* Macancela, Nube* Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Matthew, Whitney Allen, Joshua* Osborne, Jessica Andrews, Bianca Owens, Delysa Armstead, Taylor Perry, Cherelle Bebo, Lynsey* Power, Melissa* Bland, Johnnie* Ri'chard, Kim Calhoun, Elizabeth Sims, Elan Castro, Monica Thompson, Courtney Deskins, Brittany Van Putten, Keenan Elder, Shalaine Whitley, Shanika* Eley-Marshall, Stephanie* Williams, Kandace Fewkes, Stephanie* Fong-Sam, Kynesha* TAG Gray, Darcy* Acquaye, Louisa* Heitger, Jessica* Box, Ann* Johnson, Sekiya Gilbert, Michelle* Lawrence, Erik* Harding, Marilyn* Macancela, Nube* Olayiwola, Fausat* Manning, Keleigh Ri'chard, Kim Osborne, Jessica Owens, Delysa Track and Field Mid-Eastern Athletic Owusu, Renee Conference Award Peele, Jasmine* Kimani, David Perry, Cherelle Ri'chard, Kim Valor Student for VA Medical Center Thompson, Courtney Ri'chard, Kim Slusher, Elizabeth* Smith, Roberta* Victor & Ruth Goodman Scholarship Williams, Kandace Harding, Marilyn* Wrancher, Richard Zaharuk, Keisha* (Continued on page 21)

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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 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

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 Dr. Barbara Harrison* Dr. Dinah Saunders* Mrs. Mary Bradley-Laster Ms. Angela Hayes Dr. Sherri Saunders-Goldson Ms. Linda G. Brown* Ms. Maria C. Holmes Dr. E. Jane Servonsky Dr. Dorothy Burns Ms. Deirdra Johnson Mrs. Patricia Stevens Ms. Evelyn Coutee Ms. Jill Mishkel Mrs. Kim Sun Moreira* Dr. Bertha L. Davis Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery Mrs. Twanda Toliver Gainer* Ms. Rosalyn Gardiner* Mrs. Donna Pendergraft Dr. Willar White-Parson Ms. Tanya Hardy-Menard Ms. Brenda Rhea ADJUNCT FACULTY Ms. Patricia Brown Mrs. Sherry D. Ferki* Mrs. Stephanie H. King Ms. Frances Moore Ms. Norma Bergey Ms. Robin R. Gibbs* Mrs. Antoinette Langford Ms. Narissa Tran Ms. Valerie Carter Ms. Ida B. Hill Dr. Thea Lettley Ms. London Williams Dr. Esther Condon Ms. LaTonya Hughes Ms. Davenna McGlone Ms. Cyndee Willis* Mr. Keith S. Edwards Ms. Hazel King Ms. Barbara McRea STAFF Mrs. Zairoon Asimakopoulos Ms. Adeanna Hooks Ms. Stacey McKoy Graduate Department Secretary Undergraduate Department Secretary Executive Secretary to the Dean Mr. Stephen Bridges* Ms. Deanna Jones Ms. Shene Owens* Network Analyst Administrative Assistant Dir., Information Resource Center Mrs. Theresa Brooks Ms. Darlene Keeton Mr. Mauyan Skeete Library Aide/Testing Coordinator Academic Counselor Assistant Systems Administrator Ms. Terri Brown* Ms. Veronica Lynn* Ms. Ina Whitehead Academic Advisor Administrative Assistant Editor

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