Baccalaureate & Commencement
Honoring the Best
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Our Mission Preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services Our Values Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Excellence
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Baccalaureate & Commencement Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 10 a.m. Mid-America Center Arena Council Bluffs, Iowa
To our guests: Commencement is the highlight of the academic year. It is that significant occasion, both solemn and joyful, when we honor those students who have completed their course of study. To enhance the dignity of the event, please avoid unnecessary conversation, moving about during the ceremony, and silence all cell phones and pagers.
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Order of Exercises Commencement Prelude & Academic Procession Palladium Brass Quintet The audience will rise for the academic procession. Opening Remarks & Introductions Jina Paul, M.B.A., Vice President of Operations Faculty Welcome Andreia Nebel, D.P.T., Vice President of Academic Affairs Board of Directors Welcome Steven Black, M.D., Chair, Board of Directors Student Welcome Gracie Kliegl, Student Government Association Interim President Baccalaureate Reverend Craig Loya, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral History of the Maltese Cross Patricia Brennan, Ph.D., Professor of Humanities Faculty Commencement Address Katie Fulton, M.S., Assistant Professor, Radiography & Medical Imaging Student Commencement Address Anna Weiler, Student Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Conferring of Degrees Aubray OrduĂąa, Ed.D., Interim President Presentation of Graduation Candidates Andreia Nebel, D.P.T., Vice President of Academic Affairs Natalie Vrbka, B.S., Registrar Closing Remarks & Turning of the Tassel Aubray OrduĂąa, Ed.D., Interim President Andreia Nebel, D.P.T., Vice President of Academic Affairs
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Benediction Reverend Craig Loya, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral The audience will rise and remain standing through the academic recession. Academic Recession Palladium Brass Quintet
Ceremony Details Baccalaureate Psalm 33: 1–5, 21–22 Reverend Craig Loya, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral It is customary for men to remove their caps during prayers. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous; it is good for the just to sing praises. 2 Praise the Lord with the harp; play to him upon the psaltery and lyre. 3 Sing for him a new song; sound a fanfare with all your skill upon the trumpet. 4 For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are sure. 5 He loves righteousness and justice; the loving-kindness of the Lord fills the whole earth. Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 1
Indeed, our heart rejoices in him, for in his holy Name we put our trust. 22 Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us, as we have put our trust in you. 21
New Testament Reading John 13: 3–5, 12–15, 34–35 The Lord’s Prayer
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Commencement Photography Lifetouch Special Events Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma during the baccalaureate and commencement ceremony. All event participants will receive an e-mail and a link to view their proofs, and there is no obligation to purchase. Visit events.lifetouch.com/clarksoncollege for more information regarding commencement photography. Questions may be addressed to specialevents@lifetouch.com or by calling 800.505.9496. Lifetouch Photography representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST to assist.
A Social Celebration As you gather with close family and friends to celebrate commencement, tag your special moments using #preparetobethebest and #wearehealthcare. Congratulations! Celebrate and connect with Clarkson College though any of the following social media outlets: @ClarksonCollege /ClarksonCollege @clarkson_college
Clarkson College
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Graduation Candidates Certificate in Medical Imaging Informatics Meghan O’Grady λ Σ summa cum laude
Spencer Simpson
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Makayla Stephanie Blank with distinction
Jerad Leifeld cum laude
Anna Tori Bornemeier
Aubrey Ann Lenz summa cum laude
Rachel Lora Field cum laude Sara Marine Ginkens summa cum laude Kenna Heath summa cum laude Christopher Jonathon Hernandez summa cum laude Amanda Hilmer with distinction Martinique Hubbard Nicole Marie Langel magna cum laude
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Ashley Myers magna cum laude Tori Padgett magna cum laude Mattea Roslansky cum laude Jacob Sasse summa cum laude Angela Strabala summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Craig Allen Divis Σ Health Information Administration with distinction
Rama M. Razo Health Information Administration
Bianca E. Hernandez Σ Health Information Administration
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Paige Ryann Dennis λ Σ
Spencer Simpson
Julia Gibler summa cum laude
Molly Kay Walsh magna cum laude
Brandon Herring λ with distinction
Hannah Marie Whiting λ summa cum laude
Austin Hodges λ with distinction
Hannah Willms λ
Dana Marie Killpack λ Brooke Kneifl
Kirsten E. Wisniewski λ magna cum laude Noah Marshall Albert Wright λ summa cum laude
Meghan O’Grady λ Σ summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Laura Ann Adoukonou
Kyllee Elaine Fix † Σ summa cum laude
Emma Louise Clapp Brittany Arizona Decker McChesney † Σ Nadia Risa DeGraw
Amanda Kaye Glenn Σ summa cum laude Desirae Grotjohn-Small † Σ cum laude Steven Hayden Jr. 7
Rebecca Herbek summa cum laude
Rachelle Sladek Maria Guadalupe Sotuyo
Emily Hernandez Megan Scott Spencer † Σ BreAnna Kathlene Holmes Courtney Stahl Amanda Jo Hoskinson Σ Adrian Jimenez † Σ with distinction Bria Oliver Madelyn Joan Pechar † Σ magna cum laude
Yoselin Suarez with distinction Jordan Thompson cum laude Skylar Ashton Walker Σ Anna M. Weiler
Brittany Peters Katie West Σ Devan Ridenoure Σ Miranda Schilling magna cum laude
Mary Wettengel magna cum laude Joseph Wolff
Gabriell Schmeeckle Jeffrey A. Zuehlke Paige Simunaci † magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
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Nathan Miles Adams summa cum laude
Jacqui Christine Hendrickson Σ summa cum laude
Amy Austin summa cum laude
Katelyn Huenink with distinction
Janice Chase summa cum laude
Madison Alexandra Malzahn cum laude
Shane Ryan Meyers cum laude
Halie Trimble Σ summa cum laude
Kaleb Dale Richter summa cum laude
Master in Health Care Administration Sheila Augustine Capstone: The Implementation of an Advanced Beneficiary Notification (ABN) within an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Kelli Jacobs Σ Capstone: Analysis of Ambulatory Standardized Rooming & Meaningful Use Compliance Holly M. Pearson Capstone: Business Plan: Rapid Assessment Unit Implementation
Ross Andrew Sukup Capstone: Building an Oncology Rehabilitation Service Line in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Collonteen Renee Thompson Capstone: Business Plan: Nebraska Medicine Gentle Beginnings Birthing Center Becky Lynn Wolf Capstone: Business Plan: Feasibility & Value of Adding Fluoroscopic Examinations to an Academic Hospital Affiliated Outpatient Imaging Center
Master of Science in Nursing Barbara Anderson Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Caregiver Knowledge of Lead & Cadmium in Children’s Toys & Jewelry Following Review of a Nurse-Designed Educational Pamphlet Cassandra Boehning Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Effectiveness of Long& Short-Term Contraceptives on Unintended Short-Interval Pregnancy in Teens
Jessica Branton Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: A Correlation of Hospital Admissions of Home Health Patients with COPD & Associated Risk Factors Kate Elizabeth Brossard Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Providers’ Perceptions of the Use of Smartphone Technology in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Patients
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Rena S. Cheers Nursing Education Capstone: Simulation: A Confidence Builder in Medication Administration Andrea Marie Faulkner Nursing Health Care Administration Capstone: The Millennial Nursing Workforce: Challenges with Retention William James Greguras Jr. Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Nursing Perception of Safe Communication Methods: Comparison of Nursing Safety Huddles Versus Text Messaging Kari Nicole Higgins Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Effect of Early Breastfeeding Initiation on Breastfeeding Exclusivity Abigail Hoefer Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Impact of Video Monitoring on Falls & Falls with Injury on Hospitalized Patients Jessica Marie Kruckenberg Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: An Exploration of Nurses’ Knowledge of Delirium Kyle David Larson Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Postoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Pain Interventions & Patient Level of Pain Control 10
Aneta Mergen Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Identification of CAMICU Positive Patients & Effects of Delirium Interventions: A Chart Review Chynessa Myers Nursing Education Capstone: Interprofessional Simulation: A Rural Kansas Allied Health Approach Darian Marie Nordhues Σ Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Comparison of Effectiveness of Either Statin Therapy or Lifestyle Modification Using Retrospective, Longitudinal Evaluation of 10-Year Risk Estimator Plus Tool Chelsie Victoria Nutsch Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Improving Awareness of Stethoscope Cleaning Among Nursing Students Ryan Pirraglia Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Impact of an ED Triage Nurse Greeter on the Initial Provider Examination Shelby Rademacher Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Assessment of Female Breast Cancer Patients’ Distress Level & Patient Problems While Receiving Intravenous Chemotherapy
Natalie Roberts Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Influence of Education on Emergency Room Nurses’ Attitudes & Knowledge Towards Nonpharmacologic Complementary & Alternative Modalities in Pain Management Danielle L. Rose Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Parental Nutrition Education: Comprehending Nutritional Guidelines to Reduce Childhood Obesity Risk Tiffanie Smith Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Awareness & Recommendation to Use the Autism Healthcare Accommodation Tool (AHAT) to Enhance Communication During Primary Care Visit of Patients with Autism Spectrum
Patti Tomb Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Central Venous Catheter Education & Sterile Care Practices Kristal Ann Turpen Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Effect of PressureRelieving Dressings as Ulcer Prevention Interventions During Cardiothoracic Surgery Amanda Wassenaar-Carolan Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: The Role of Smoking Cessation Education in the Knowledge of Medical-Surgical Nurses Amanda Wolff Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Sepsis Fluid Administration to Prevent Vasopressor Support
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Anesthesia Jennifer Armstrong Capstone: Effectiveness of Cricoid Pressure in Rapid Sequence Induction Michael Bragg Capstone: Ketamine Administration & the Incidence of Postpartum Depression After Elective Caesarean
William Brown Capstone: Ondansetron for Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting: Does Timing of Administration Increase Efficacy? Erin Marie Bruggeman Capstone: Optimal Timing of Ondansetron Administration for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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Andrew Doster Capstone: Intravenous Dexamethasone & Pain Scores in Outpatient Upper Limb Surgeries Receiving Peripheral Nerve Blocks Luke Thomas Goedert Capstone: Prevention of Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting: Minimum Effective Dose of Intravenous Dexamethasone Kyle Jennings Capstone: Comparison of Phenylephrine Infusion & Phenylephrine Bolus for the Treatment of Spinal-Induced Hypotension in the Parturient Undergoing Cesarean Section Elaina Knowles Capstone: The Use of Intraoperative Magnesium Sulfate on Postoperative Pain & Opioid Consumption During an Abdominal Hysterectomy Andrew Ray Kummer Capstone: Perioperative Antiemetic Dosing of Intravenous Dexamethasone Abbie Ostrihonsky Capstone: Postoperative Analgesics Requirements in Caesarean Deliveries: Efficacy of the Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
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Sara Anne Park Capstone: Endotracheal Cuff Pressure & the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia Mary Raynor Capstone: Preoperative Ibuprofen & its Effect on Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy Vanessa Rodriguez Capstone: Postoperative Analgesia for Cesarean Section: Effectiveness of Ketamine Samantha Frances Triba Capstone: Effects of Ondansetron on Preventing Hypotension in Parturient Prior to Spinal Anesthesia Kelsey Anne Tweet Capstone: Intravenous Dexmedetomidine to Decrease Coughing
Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Care Administration Michelle L. Hart
Blake Erin Hough
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing William Todd Wohlman Family Nurse Practitioner
Susan Songwu Zhou Family Nurse Practitioner
Traditions of Clarkson College Academic Attire The history of academic attire (regalia) originated at the French and English universities during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The gowns and hoods served two functions of nearly equal importance: to indicate the academic rank of the wearer and to keep the scholar warm in the drafty stone halls of academia. In the United States, there is a universal code of color and style indicating the academic degree, the field of study and the institution that granted the degree. The associate and bachelor gowns are black and untrimmed. The master gown is similar but with pointed sleeves. The doctoral gown is more elaborate with the velvet front facing and crossbars on the sleeves. Hoods are worn to signify advanced degrees with velvet edging representing the field of study and satin stripes in colors specific to the college. Mortar board caps with tassels representing the field of study complete the academic attire. The tassel is worn on the right until the degree is conferred, when it is moved to the left. The colors used for tassels and the hood to represent the field of study include apricot for nursing, golden yellow for science, white for arts and humanities, drab for business, purple for law, green for medicine, light blue for education, citron for social work and scarlet for theology.
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History of the Maltese Cross The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection and a badge of honor. Its story originated with the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, a charitable organization that existed during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, who became known as the Knights of Hospitallers because of their charity toward the sick and poor in setting up hospices and hospitals. The eight points of the Cross represent the Beatitudes prescribed in the Sermon on the Mount. These Knights of centuries past were united by a pledge of compassion and courage as are Clarkson College graduates who dedicate their lives towards helping others.
Degrees with Academic Honors & Distinction Academic honors are conferred to undergraduate candidates who, upon graduation, distinguish themselves by maintaining a high cumulative grade point average. To qualify, a student must have completed the minimum required residency hours at Clarkson College. Honors are distinguished by summa cum laude (3.85 and above), magna cum laude (3.75 through 3.84), cum laude (3.65 through 3.74) and with distinction (3.50 through 3.64). Academic honor recipients receive a gold honor cord to wear during the commencement ceremony.
Graduates with Honor Cords & Stoles Designated honor cords and stoles are given to graduates who are military veterans, active service members or involved in Clarkson College student organizations and honor societies to wear during the commencement ceremony.
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Academic Excellence Awards These awards are presented to the graduate in each program with the highest grade point average who meet policy requirements. Kenna Heath Jacob Sasse Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Craig Allen Divis Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Janice Chase Shane Ryan Meyers Halie Trimble Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Amanda Kaye Glenn Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Noah Marshall Albert Wright Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Kelli Jacobs Master in Health Care Administration Cassandra Boehning Master of Science in Nursing Jennifer Armstrong Elaina Knowles Andrew Ray Kummer Abbie Ostrihonsky Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia
Honor Societies † Member of Omicron Epsilon Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing λ Member of Delta Chapter Lambda Nu National Honor Society for the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Σ Member of National Society of Leadership and Success Sigma Alpha Pi Interdisciplinary Honor Society
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Alumni Association A Message to the Class of 2019 On behalf of the Alumni Association of Clarkson College, we congratulate you on your significant academic milestone and welcome you into our proud history of preparing the best in health care. With your degree, you join a robust network of health care professionals who are rooted in the Clarkson College Mission and Values. Our goal as your Alumni Association is to provide opportunities for all alumni, families and friends to stay connected to the College. As an official Alumni Association member, you gain access to networking and mentoring opportunities, event invitations, continuing educational event discounts, the Alumni Times quarterly magazine and more. As a congratulatory gift, we offer a free Alumni Association membership to all alumni the first year after your commencement ceremony. Above all, we want to keep in touch. Connect with your alma mater at ClarksonCollege.edu/alumni or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. The Alumni Association of Clarkson College wants to celebrate our alumni successes throughout their lifetime and offer career or educational support in your profession. Most importantly, we want to keep our community of alumni connected to their classmates and alma mater. Congratulations on your momentous achievement!
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Acknowledgement With Gratitude A special thank you to those who volunteered their time, talent and energy to make the baccalaureate and commencement ceremony a success. The entire Clarkson College community—particularly our graduates and their families—greatly appreciate your dedication, preparation and assistance with this event.
College Leadership Board of Directors Steven Black, M.D., Chair
Reverend Craig Loya
James T. Canedy, M.D.
Matt Pospisil, MBA
Josette Gordon-Simet, M.D., MBA
Levi Scheppers, MBA Julie Sigmon, MA
George Greene, M.D. Robert S. Howard, director emeritus
Nizar K. Wehbi, M.D., MPH, MBA
James Linder, M.D.
College Administration Aubray Orduña, Ed.D., Interim President Jina Paul, M.B.A., Vice President of Operations Andreia Nebel, D.P.T., Vice President of Academic Affairs
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College Academic Affairs Graduation Ceremony Marshals Karen Abboud, PTA, MHS, CLT Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Ellen Collins, M.S. Director, Radiography & Medical Imaging
Layna Himmelberg, Ed.D. Director, Graduate Nursing Stephanie Hopp, RN, MSN Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
Marsha Cravens, MSN Director, Undergraduate Nursing
Jessica Niemann, PTA, M.Ed. Director, Physical Therapist Assistant
Jayne Cromer, DNP, CRNA Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator
Greta Schoneman, PTA, B.S. Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Carla Dirkschneider, M.S. Director, Health Care Business Kimberly Grimes, PTA, B.S. Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Faculty Members Karen Abboud, PTA, M.S. JoAnn Acierno, MSN Daniel Aksamit, Ph.D. Rebecca Allen, MSNA Siti Arshad-Snyder, Ed.D. Lori Bachle, M.S. Joey Battles, M.A.Ed. Joan Blum, MSN Patricia Brennan, Ph.D. Kimberly Brown, DNP Candice Carter, MSN Kimberly Ciurej, MSN
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Ellen Collins, M.S. Marsha Cravens, MSN Jayne Cromer, DNP, CRNA Carla Dirkschneider, M.S. Mary Dishman, MSN Jessica Dugger, MSN Kelly Eaton, M.S. Sharon Eden, M.S. Laura Enenbach, Ed.D. Sophie Feng, M.D., Ph.D. Dawn Fichter, MSN Sarah Flanagan, M.S.W., M.P.A.
Jodi Flynn, M.S. Katherine Fuller, MSN Katie Fulton, M.S. Ann Glow, DNP, CRNA Kimberly Grimes, PTA, B.S. Ann Hagenau, M.S. Sue Hall, Ed.D. Jamie Halverson, Ed.D. Caitlin Hebrew, PT, D.P.T. Robin Heiser, MSN Janet Henriksen, Ph.D. Layna Himmelberg, Ed.D. Pam Holtz, DNP Stephanie Hopp, MSN Michelle Inzauro, MSN Mary Jo Jelinek, MSN Linda Jensen, Ph.D. Lori Jerina, DNP Janine Johnson, MSN Gretchen Jopp, M.S. Sarah Katt, DNP Valerine King, MSN Katherine Kirkpatrick, Ed.D. Hillary Kolar, MSN Jane Langemeier, Ph.D. Julie Lawlor, MSN Sue Leutzinger, MSN Jerilyn List, M.S. Margaret Lorimor, Ph.D. Jennifer Mayotte, Ph.D. Kassie McKenny, MSN Nancy McMahon, MSN Ryan Meers, Ph.D. Jennifer Memolo, PTA, M.A. William Montgomery, M.A. Paul Nathenson, DNP Andreia Nebel, PT, D.P.T. Jessica Niemann, PTA, M.Ed. Cecelia Norton, MSN Aubray Orduña, Ed.D. Denny Owens, M.A. Tracy Ozzello, Ed.D.
Gary Peterson, M.A. Rachel Pfeifer, M.S.W. Kelly Polcher, DNP Sherri Porter, MSN Jennifer Renken, MSN Adrienne Rochleau, DNP, CRNA Liz Rogan, Ed.D. Renee Ruhkamp, Ed.D. Marilyn Russell, MSN Greta Schoneman, B.S. Nicole Shives, M.S. Lucas Sieburg, M.A. Erin Sillman, MSN George Smith, MSN Kris Smith, MSN Jacqueline Stanzel, DNP Jill Vawter, MSN Kristen Villarreal, MSN Cheryl Walburn, MSN Christine Walton, MSN Patricia Weber, M.S. Shelli Weddum, M.S. Michael Witte, PT, D.P.T.
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Note: The inclusion of names in this program does not indicate the College ensures the individual’s graduation, and this program is not an official graduation list. Academic honor designations are based upon most current information at press time. Clarkson College apologizes for any errors or omissions. Notice of Non-Discrimination: Clarkson College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws relating to discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, ethnicity, sex, veteran’s status or marital status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, financial aid, activities or other school administered programs. View the full Notice of Non-Discrimination by visiting ClarksonCollege.edu.
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