at one o’clock in the afternoon of Friday, the Sixteenth Day of May, in the year Two Thousand Twenty-Five Jarman Hall Auditorium at Longwood University
Procession of the Nobles by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
The National Anthem ............................................................................... Yasmin Lopez, Class of 2026
Posting of the Colors Longwood University ROTC Color Guard
Welcome ..... Dr. Kimberly Little, Chair of the Department of Nursing and Director of Nursing Programs
Re flection Dr. Larissa Smith, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Class of 2025 Re flection ................................ Madison Clegg, Class of 2025, Senior Class Vice President
Presentation of Senior Class Gifts
Makenzie Hayes, Class of 2025, Senior Class Treasurer Taylor Moore, Class of 2025, Senior Class Historian
Recognition and Awards ............................................................... Christy Pribble, Clinical Coordinator
Pinning of Students Dr. Little assisted by Dr. Cynthia Crews, Clinical Simulation Director
The Calling of Names ................................... Gabriella Zolkowski, Class of 2025, Senior Class President Krista Bass, Class of 2025, Senior Class Secretary
The Nightingale Pledge ......................................................................................................... Dr. Little
Closing Remarks ...... Dr. Angela McDonald, Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services
Presentation of Seniors Dr. Little
Retiring of the Colors ........................................................... Longwood University ROTC Color Guard
Recessional Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
Please remain standing during the recessional.
LONGWOOD NURSING AWARDS
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY NURSING AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
This award is nominated by faculty. The criteria for selection are as follows: Demonstrates clinical excellence
Re flects compassion, caring and respect for human dignity
Exempli fies professional integrity
Displays creativity and independence
Exhibits outstanding leadership
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY NURSING EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is nominated by faculty. The criteria for selection are as follows:
Demonstrates active citizen leadership
Excels in academic and clinical performance
Exhibits characteristics of a professional nurse
Builds positive relationships with peers, clients and health care professionals
Demonstrates enthusiasm about nursing
OUTSTANDING SENIOR PEER AWARD
This award is nominated by the senior class. The criteria for selection are as follows: Balances academics with outside interests
Respects classmates and faculty
Exhibits a positive attitude and in fluence on others
Promotes nursing in a professional and holistic manner
Consistently participates in class activities
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY NURSING AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
This award is given to the nursing student with the highest cumulative grade-point average.
LONGWOOD STUDENT NURSING CHAPTER’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
This award is given to an active Student Nursing Chapter member who has displayed academic and personal excellence during their time of attendance at Longwood University.
MELISSA HAISLIP SENIOR STUDENT AWARD
This award is given to a senior nursing student in memory of Longwood nursing alumna Melissa Haislip.
Sophia Stemen Stafford, Virginia
Chelsea Stith Charlottesville, Virginia
Adam Story Courtland, Virginia
Mary Tursic Centreville, Virginia
Emma Weber Midlothian, Virginia
Olivia Wydner Lynchburg, Virginia
Gabriella Zolkowski Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Indicates students who are members of the Alpha Beta Psi at-Large Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
THE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE
I solemnly pledge myself, in the presence of this assembly, to practice my profession faithfully. I will strive to maintain integrity and personal accountability while upholding the standards of my profession. I will not knowingly administer harmful treatments to those in my care and will consider it my personal obligation to provide the safest, most effective care possible. I will hold in con fidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I devote myself to the advancement of nursing practice and to the welfare of those committed to my charge.
This pledge is an adaptation of the 1893 Nightingale pledge by Lystra E. Gretter.
NURSING FACULTY AND STAFF
Kimberly Little, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, CNE, Chair of the Department of Nursing, Director of Nursing Programs and Professor
Cynthia Crews, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, Clinical Simulation Director and Associate Professor
Brittney Cash, MSN, RN, Clinical Educator
Pamela Compton-Dooley, DNP, RN, CMSRN, Assistant Professor
Jennifer Hutchinson, PhD, RN, CPN, Assistant Professor
Rebecca Johnson, MSN, RN, CCRN, Clinical Educator
Amanda Green, MSN, RN, Clinical Educator
Kathryn Miller, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, Associate Professor
Lisa Minor, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, Associate Professor
Elizabeth Parker, EdD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Assistant Professor
Christy Pribble, MSN, RNC-OB, Clinical Educator
Julie Ross, MSN, RN, Clinical Educator
Melanie Swanson, MSN, RN, CNE, Clinical Educator
Wendy Thompson, DNP, RN, Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Zirkle, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Clinical Educator
Barbara Soldivieri, Administrative Assistant
LONGWOOD NURSING PROGRAM 2025 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
