August 2020 Convocation

Karen Manning

Karen developed and trademarked a workload survey tool to be used to improve workload staffing in suburban school districts.  Karen recently submitted her project for publication to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Journal.

Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson is an experienced critical care nurse and outstanding student.  He has presented at nursing conferences both nationally and internationally on critical care nursing practice.  His work is always thoroughly researched and demonstrates scholarly excellence. His faculty and peers describe him as an outstanding scholar and role model, an exceptional writer and an inspirational leader. Congratulations Jason!

Kody Wheeler

Kody Wheeler is an experienced nurse with a clinical background in neurological and corrections nursing.  He is a champion for patient-centered care and an advocate for his patients and their families.  His peers recognize him for his outstanding leadership in course projects.  Faculty recognize his exceptional scholarship, leadership skills and his ability to help each team member shine during a group project.  Congratulations Kody!

Yaara Ellis

Yaara Ellis is an experienced critical care nurse who excels in scholarly written work and communication in the online environment creating a positive experience for her peers.  She is described by her peers as dedicated, respectful, kind, caring and enthusiastic about nursing.  She is also described as an outstanding example of an exceptional leader in nursing.  Congratulations Yaara!

Audrey Altamirano

Audrey Altamirano is an experienced critical care nurse and outstanding student who has demonstrated strong transformational leadership skills throughout the program.  She actively contributes to a positive collaborative learning environment and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills commitment to excellence in nursing leadership. Congratulations Audrey!

Kara Bank

Kara is a great student advocate.  She has initiated several new activities, championed many service activities and finds creative ways to keep the MEPN students engaged during COVID-19.  She is a graceful, professional, responsive, positive leader – and a role model for other students.  Kara will be an amazing nurse!

Anna Tealdi

Anna is a student who not only excels in her studies but is also active as president of the MEPN Student Organization in Phoenix.  In addition, she participated in the Clarion Competition, signed up for Hopefest and World Health Day Wellness Market.  Anna is the epitome of a University of Arizona nursing student.

Rebecca Winters

Rebecca demonstrates clinical excellence. She is a representation of the wildcat values of balance, social responsibility, creativity, and excellence. Her critical thinking and problem solving ability were among the best I have seen within this cohort. She will be a stellar example of a MEPN alumna.

Anna Tealdi

Anna is part of several study groups to assist her peers with understanding concepts, disease processes and the nursing process.  She is a compassionate nursing student as evidenced by sitting with her patients in clinical "just so they talk".  Anna works well on teams and keeps others on task.

Daniela Canjura

Daniela is passionate about learning and providing kind and compassionate nursing care. She focuses on the whole person and problem solves to improve health and patient satisfaction. She is hard working and greets every day and patient with a smile and a strong desire to do her very best and grow from each experience.

Jennifer Wagner

Jennifer is one of the most inquisitive students we’ve have had the pleasure to work with.  She is very thorough and detail oriented.  It is clear that she wants to learn not just to get through the program, but to offer the best care to her patients.  She will go far in her career!

Rebecca Verlaque

Rebecca has demonstrated strong critical thinking, patient advocacy and leadership skills. She seeks her own learning opportunities and continues to ask the why behind everything she does. Additionally, she offers timely and appropriate suggestions on how to improve the student experience in both clinical and classroom.

Anna Tealdi

Anna has wrung the most out of her time in MEPN as a leader in MSO and submitting for interprofessional activities outside of program requirements.  She is a calm voice and is always positive.  She will go far in her career!