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Ramos Named Student Nurse of the Year
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Each year, the March of Dimes Nebraska and Western Iowa chapter honors nurses and nursing students during the Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony. Clarkson College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Jocelyn Ramos was named a Student Nurse of the Year award recipient during the annual event held Nov. 14.
Clarkson College faculty nominated Ramos because of her extraordinary commitment to the nursing profession and helping her fellow nursing students succeed. “I am honored and appreciative of the Clarkson College faculty for nominating me,” she said. “This award is a testament to all the work I have devoted to the nursing profession so far. It’s been difficult, but definitely worth it.”
Ramos is a member of several organizations dedicated to academic and nursing excellence. She has been a member of the Clarkson College Student Nurses Association for four years and became the First Vice President of the Nebraska State Student Nurses Association this past year. Ramos was
“I have committed many hours to studying, but I also devoted time to serving as a nursing advocate.”
JOCELYN RAMOS, UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENT
also inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success and is active within the on-campus Mentoring program and Campus Crusade organizations.
Participating in these groups allows Ramos to connect with her fellow nursing students and promote the profession. “I have committed many hours to studying, but I also devoted time to serving as a nursing advocate,” she said. “By speaking
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at nursing forums and conferences, I have been able to address ideas that affect specific patient populations and nursing students.”
Ramos is also part of the Nebraska Medicine ITEACH Fellowship, a scholarship program that allows nursing students to work in a variety of units and specialties while completing their program of study. Following graduation this May, Ramos will continue working as a staff nurse at Nebraska Medicine.
1 / Jocelyn Ramos, center, poses with fellow award recipients. 2 / Ramos celebrates with Nursing faculty members Becky Allen, Sue Leutzinger and Marsha Cravens. 3 / Ramos received the Student Nurse of the Year award during the annual Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony.
College RN to BSN Program Earns Recognition
The Clarkson College Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program option recently earned two awards in recognition of its commitment to excellence in online nursing education. TheBestSchools.org ranked it as one of the top 50 online programs for 2019, and TopRNtoBSN.com ranked it as one of the best options in the state of Nebraska.
TheBestSchools.org list ranks the top 50 online RN to BSN program options in the nation and provides registered nurses with information about each option. The site determines the ranking based on six factors: › Academic excellence based on a school’s curriculum generally or within the selected discipline › Strength of faculty scholarship › Reputation › Financial aid › Range of degree programs › Strength of online instruction methodology
TopRNtoBSN.com ranked the Clarkson College RN to BSN program option as one of the top choices in the state of Nebraska. The site considers all accredited institutions in Nebraska offering fully online or hybrid nursing options to determine their rankings. While looking at the institutions' overall reputations, the site also considers factors such as cost and student satisfaction to determine which programs they will rank as the most sought after in the state.
The Clarkson College RN to BSN program option helps meet the need for a highly educated nursing workforce. Earning a Bachelor’s degree allows registered nurses to expand their career options, provide more comprehensive patient care and explore further education at the master’s or doctoral level.
Clarkson College allows students to complete their Bachelor’s degree part- or full-time. The curriculum includes core and nursing courses related to evidence-based practice, population health and leadership. Courses are offered online, and start dates are available throughout the year.
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Celebrate with us! Alumni Weekend: Sept. 24–25
This year’s Alumni Weekend marks the 25th anniversary of our Graduate Nursing program and the 20th anniversary of the Gateway Scholarship, and we’re making plans to honor these milestones. Gather your classmates and join us on campus Sept. 24–25 to celebrate!
