Honoring the Best
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, Aug. 8, 2020 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 President Baccalaureate Right Reverend J. Scott Barker, Bishop of Nebraska History of the Maltese Cross David Vasquez, Dr. Otto Bauer Distinguished Service Award recipient Faculty of the Year Introduction Katie Fulton, M.S., Associate Professor, Radiography & Medical Imaging, Faculty Senate President Faculty Commencement Address Nancy McMahon, M.S.N., Associate Professor & Dr. Patricia Book Perry Faculty of the Year Award recipient Student Commencement Address Jessica Queen, Student Graduate, Master of Science in Nursing Conferring of Degrees Aubray OrduĂąa, Ed.D., Interim President & Dean of Nursing James Hauschildt, Ed.D., President Presentation of Graduation Candidates Andreia Nebel, D.P.T., Vice President of Academic Affairs Natalie Vrbka, B.S., Registrar 3
Closing Remarks & Turning of the Tassel Aubray Orduña, Ed.D., Interim President & Dean of Nursing Andreia Nebel, D.P.T., Vice President of Academic Affairs Benediction Right Reverend J. Scott Barker, Bishop of Nebraska The audience will rise and remain standing through the academic recession. Academic Recession Palladium Brass Quintet
Ceremony Details Baccalaureate Psalm 33: 1–5, 20–22 Right Reverend J. Scott Barker, Bishop of Nebraska 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. 1
Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 21 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. 20
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 email 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 Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Christina Lynn King Σ summa cum laude
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Justice Bettenhausen Σ
Ashley Marne
Taylor Boryca
Gavriel Munoz Σ
John A. Gerber
Jasmine M. Rendel magna cum laude
Sarah Elizabeth Haas Σ cum laude Valerie Hernandez magna cum laude Jessica Lawson
Mary Elizabeth Roberts Darcie Lynne VanWormer Lexi Marie Yagodinski Σ cum laude
Associate of Science in Radiography Katy Bielmaier λ cum laude
Canaan Leigh Dreiling λ Σ cum laude
Monica Bielmaier λ with distinction
Jessie Houston λ Σ summa cum laude
Christina Borzobohaty with distinction
Lisa Huynh
Jessica Breeden λ Σ with distinction
Lily Frances Korytowski λ Σ cum laude Megan Marie Milne λ Σ
Bailey Bruce Emma Ann Myers λ with distinction 6
Evelyn Laurean Ochoa λ cum laude
Gina Lynn Varley λ Σ with distinction
Emma Lynn Ross magna cum laude
Brittany Kay Voss Allie Wilkins
Katherine Marie Schneider λ summa cum laude
Charrose Leighann Wirth
Cheri Leigh Snell
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Logan Konner Ahl
Kaitlyn Rae Kelley
Jessica E. Jordan with distinction
Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology & Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sydnee Young λ Σ summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Management Ashlie Burton
Harold Jay Wright, Jr. summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Samantha Lee Arellano Σ Shane Russell Asher † ˚ magna cum laude
Sarah Bohnenkamp † Σ summa cum laude Monica Ann Bolles † Σ summa cum laude
Ximena Barrera ˚ Mallory Brady
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Angela Jean Brown
Brooklyn Lehan cum laude
Christopher D. Burrell summa cum laude
Kylee Macken
Melissa Castaneda Estrada with distinction
Hannah Rosalie Malone † Σ ˚ cum laude
Jessica Ann Drees summa cum laude
Madeline Merrill Faviola Ariana Meza
Sidnee Brianna Dudley Σ Idalis Odet Erives † Σ ˚ Madison Forsyth summa cum laude
Delaney Faith Micheels † ˚ with distinction Madison Millet ˚
Natisha Marie Giombetti
Safieh Mohammadi ˚ summa cum laude
Carly Height cum laude
Desirae Nadine Nienhueser † Σ ˚ cum laude
Sarah H. Hiykel Σ
Kathryn Marie Partusch † Σ ˚ cum laude
Chelsea Hobscheidt Σ Arielle Renae Hughes with distinction
Jacob Raymond Porter summa cum laude Jillian Renae Potrzeba
Nayomi P. Jayasekara Σ Paola Estefani Ramirez ˚ Amber Johnson Mariana Ramos Camryn K. Johnston Amanda L. Ridley Sierra Nicole Krohn Σ Jennifer Ringsdorf Kayla Marie Kros † summa cum laude Jeremiah Russell Linden † Σ ˚ summa cum laude 8
Zoe Rockwell with distinction
Adiline Roth cum laude
Morgan Swanda magna cum laude
Natasha Renee Rouse
Katie Vaca † Σ ˚ summa cum laude
Rukhshona Rozykova with distinction
Jennifer D. Valenzuela-Herrera with distinction
Kendra Janae Shaw Lacey Simonton summa cum laude
Lindsay Marie Van Dyke summa cum laude
Kaitlyn Solem
Lindsay Marie Wilbur † Σ summa cum laude
Samantha Stern
Mandy Woods
Chantal Stith summa cum laude
Jocelynn Wright with distinction
Master in Health Care Administration Kendra Lea Croghan Σ Capstone: Business Plan: Expanding Local Health Care Through Mobile X-Ray Services
Timothe L’Heureux Σ ˚ Capstone: Business Plan: Expanding the Clarkson College AHA Training Center
Amanda Herout Capstone: Business Plan: Implementation of Radiology Clinical Decision Support Systems
Ashlyn Marie Pudenz Capstone: Business Plan: Development & Implementation of a Dual Nursing & Radiologic Technologist Educational Course
Lisa Ann Kinney ˚ Capstone: Business Plan: Impact of Diabetes on Hospital 30-Day Readmissions
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Master of Science in Nursing Katelyn M. Begeman Family Nurse Practitioner Andrea Bennett Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Soft Silicone Foam Dressings: Evaluating Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Perioperative Setting James Bills Family Nurse Practitioner Caitlin M. Carlson Family Nurse Practitioner Berkley Erickson Family Nurse Practitioner Anna Elizabeth Fortina Nursing Health Care Administration Capstone: Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism in Spine Surgical Patients Dawn R. Franklin Nursing Education Capstone: The Incidence of Smoking & Medication Compliance Among Disease Progression in Patients with Gout Isabella Garcia Family Nurse Practitioner Megan Elizabeth Grote Σ ˚ Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: The Impact of Patient Education Methods on Patient Satisfaction Scores 10
Dori B. Hanks Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Risk Factors Related to Unintentional Incorrect Surgical Counts Erin Nicole Hartman Nursing Health Care Administration Capstone: Effects of Isotonic Fluid Resuscitation on Pediatric Trauma Patients Age < 15 Years with a Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Shock Caitlin Marie Jardon Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole Michelle Keil † ˚ Nursing Health Care Administration Capstone: An Evaluation of Acute Care Nurses' Knowledge Before & After the Implementation of Evidence-Based Stroke Education Brittany Larson Nursing Education Capstone: The Comparison of Two Different Protocols for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Treatment Jettie Dawn Leger Family Nurse Practitioner Shelby Rae Lemler Family Nurse Practitioner Matthew Jerry May Family Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Beth Muret Family Nurse Practitioner
Kelci Stoltenberg Family Nurse Practitioner
Emily Murphy Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Effectiveness of an Educational Session About the Utilization of the Suicide Assessment Scale in the ED by Nurses
Cidnee Allyse Stradley Family Nurse Practitioner
Irene Renee Patton † Family Nurse Practitioner Jessica Queen Family Nurse Practitioner Austin Michael Remm Σ Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Efficacy of Education for Nurses on Post-Operative Chest Tube Air Leaks Brittany Russell Nursing Health Care Administration Capstone: Comparing PostOperative Anxiety in Living Kidney Donors via Relationship to Transplant Recipients
Jolyn Threlkeld † Family Nurse Practitioner Kristal Ann Turpen Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Effect of PressureRelieving Dressings as Ulcer Prevention Interventions During Cardiothoracic Surgery Jennifer E. Wemhoff Nursing Health Care Administration Capstone: The Effects of a Complex Dismissal Committee on Length of Stay & Avoidable Days of Medically & Socially Complicated Patients Kari Westenkirchner Family Nurse Practitioner Patricia Anne Williams Family Nurse Practitioner
Cara Silverthorn Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone: Relationship Between Emergency Room Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of the Work Environment & Retention
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Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Care Administration Alina Rae Borkowski
Dorreen Brune
Doctorate in Health Care Education & Leadership Jenette Lynn Smith Σ ˚
Doctor of Nursing Practice Sidney Leigh Adams
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Danielle Kathryn Griffin
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.
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.
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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. Christina Lynn King Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
Sydnee Young Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
Valerie Hernandez Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Kendra Lea Croghan Master in Health Care Administration
Katherine Marie Schneider Associate of Science in Radiography
Andrea Bennett Master of Science in Nursing
Harold Jay Wright, Jr. Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business
Jenette Lynn Smith Doctorate in Health Care Education & Leadership
Monica Ann Bolles Jacob Raymond Porter Chantal Stith Lindsay Marie Van Dyke Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Danielle Kathryn Griffin Doctor of Nursing Practice
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 ˚ Spring 2020 Clarkson College graduate
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Alumni Association A Message to the Class of 2020 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 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
James Linder, M.D.
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
Julie Jones, RN, BSN, MBA
College Administration James Hauschildt, Ed.D., President 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 17
College Academic Affairs Graduation Ceremony Marshals Rebecca Allen, MSNA Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
Caitlyn Hebrew, PT, D.P.T. Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Ellen Collins, M.S. Director, Radiography & Medical Imaging
Layna Himmelberg, Ed.D. Director, Graduate Nursing
Marsha Cravens, MSN Director, Undergraduate Nursing Carla Dirkschneider, M.S. Director, Health Care Business Kimberly Grimes, PTA, B.S. Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Ryan Meers, Ph.D Director, Health Care Education & Leadership Jessica Niemann, PTA, M.Ed. Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Tracy Ozzello, Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
Faculty Members Karen Abboud, PTA, M.S. JoAnn Acierno, MSN Daniel Aksamit, Ph.D. Rebecca Allen, MSNA Valerie Anderson, DNP Siti Arshad-Snyder, Ed.D. Lori Bachle, M.S. Joey Battles, M.A.Ed. Shaylene Baumgartner, MSN Joan Blum, MSN Patricia Brennan, Ph.D. Kimberly Brown, DNP
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Candice Carter, MSN Kimberly Ciurej, MSN 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.A. 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. Mark Harvey, MSN 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. Jan Knudsen, MSN 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. Melanie McCluskey, MSN 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, PTA, B.S. Nicole Shives, M.S., M.S. Lucas Sieburg, M.A. Erin Sillman, MSN George Smith, MSN Kris Smith, MSN Jacqueline Stanzel, DNP Alexa Taylor, DNP Jill Vawter, MSN Kristen Villarreal, MSN Cheryl Walburn, MSN Christine Walton, MSN Patricia Weber, M.S. Shelli Weddum, M.S. Jessica Wissink, PT, D.P.T. 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 individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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