Nursing Pledge
Before those assembled here today, I solemnly pledge; To adhere to the code of ethics of the nursing profession; I will care for individuals, families, and communities with compassion, respect, and dignity
I will use my knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide safe, evidence-based, and equitable care to all who need it.
I will respect the rights and privacy of those in my care and safeguard them from harm.
I will faithfully collaborate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to promote health, healing, justice, and the greater good.
I will continue to grow personally and professionally, upholding the highest standards of nursing.
I make this pledge freely, with a commitment to honor the values of nursing and to advocate for those entrusted to my care.
Pinning Ceremony
Lead with courage Live with purpose
May 8th, 2026
Master of Ceremonies ..................................Dr. Allie Vance, Director of the BSN Program
Invocation .........................................................James Fyffe, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Welcome Remarks ...................................Sarah Schlanker, Director of the ABSN Program
Introduction of Program Directors........Sarah Schlanker, Director of the ABSN Program
STUDENT READINGS AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
1 Corinthians 13 Reworded for Nursing by Roberta L. Messner, Read by Shela Nguyen
Presentation of Isabel Curdy Award....Dr. Caroline Olawaiye, Assistant Dean of Nursing
Presentation of Barbara Ludwig Award.............Dr. Caroline Olawaiye, Assistant Dean of Nursing
“Do It Anyway,” written by Dr. Kent M. Keith (Modified by Mother Teresa, who had this written on her bedroom wall), Read by JJ Arjon and Keyla Ramos
Presentation of ABSN Student Awards….........Sarah Schlanker, Director, ABSN Program
Presentation of RN-BSN Student Awards.......Dr. Ellen King, Director, RN-BSN Program
Presentation of BSN Student Awards ...................Dr. Allie Vance, Director, BSN Program
“Beatitudes for Nurses,” Read by Avery Begin and Jill Blanke
Presentation of Daisy Award .....................Lauren Dercher, Assistant Professor – Nursing
“Christ has No Body but Yours” by St. Teresa of Avila, Read by Callie DiCarlo PINNING
Pinning Address .................................................Sarah Schlanker, Director, ABSN Program
Reading of Names of Graduates ..........................Dr. Ellen King, Director, RN-BSN Program
Haley Chastain, Assistant Professor – Nursing
Jen Love, Assistant Professor – Nursing
Mylene Schriner, Ph.D, OTR/L, Associate Dean
Susie Krug, RN, BSN, MHA, CENP
SVP and Chief Nursing Executive West Region, BJC Health System
READINGS and OATH
“Reflections on the Hands of a Nurse” by Mark Darby, Read by Destiny Combs and Carrie Wilson
Nursing Oath...........................................................................................Led by Dr. Allie Vance
All graduates and nurses, please stand to recite the oath
Blessing of the Hands & Prayer .................................James Fyffe, Assistant Professor
Conclusion .......................................................................................................... Dr. Allie Vance
Please join us for Mass at 3:30 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a reception at the Rockhurst University Quad at 4:30. All graduates and guests are welcome to attend.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidates
Candidates are Registered Nurses in the RN to BSN Track
Michael Anderson
Connie Collins
Jennifer Goings
Daisy Gunter
Jamie Hughes
Juyeon “Sally” Jung
Marcie Phillips
Brittany Salmon
Shannon Ward
Bianca Winegar
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidates
Candidates are in the ABSN Track
Violet Bartle
Alicia Boser
Mimi Brown
Destiny Combs
Madison Davis
Ralph Dayacap
Kelly DeSarro
Hannah Dodd
Audrey Ferrell
Summer Hatfield
Katherine Hazel
Lauren Helsel
Julian Henretty
Jared Herron
Jordan Hoerl
Kolbie Houf
Alyssa Jones
Jordan Jones
Seth Kalousek
Savannah Kassner
Kelsey Keen
Sierra Kimbrough
Destinee King
Paige Kovnesky
Gwenyth Lane
Janie Lavelock
Gabriella Lopez
Stacey Luebrecht
Taylor McQuarters
Adam Miller
Cyren Moody
Jacob Morgan
Deborah Muberarugo
Madison Myers
Jenny Nelson
Shela Nguyen
Phoebe Nowack
Sydnie Patterson
Ally Richardson
Isabella Rodriguez
Maddie Roth
Sophie Schrader
Rocky Shepherd
Brady Sherraden
Brian Stites
Katie Van Berkum
Megan Walker
Alaina Wilkes
Carrie Wilson
Marshall Woolf
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidates
Candidates are in the Traditional BSN Track
Farhiya Abdi
Citlalli Acevedo
Mercy Akalazu
Alexis Alberts
Colin Applebee
Jeanette Arjon
Ava Basler Parker
Avery Begin
Jill Blanke
Lannah Blystone
Emilee Brandon
Hannah Brown
Jewel Brown
Yulissa Cabrera
Samantha Cain
Tristian Carey
Bianca Carmenate
Maria Cetina Valdez
Emma Collins
Guthrie Cooper
Raegan Copley
Emily Cory
Isabella Dezeeuw
Macallan DiCarlo
Clare Diener
Sidney Dittmer
Mycah Douglas
Madison Ellsworth
Milagros Espino-Ibanez
Makenna Fitzpatrick
Lauren Good
London Haggadone
Madisyn Heflin
Emily Heminghous
Avery Huffman
Kendall Hux
Malaka Javadi
Faith Johnson
Jillian Keal
Paige Lang
Arlette Lara
Miah Lindo
Stephanie Lininger
Joselyn Lu
Ofelia Luna
Mayssah Mansi
Sabreena Mansi
Hanna Mattox
Beth McClung
Joyce McCollam
Emma McDonald
Gabriella McNeil
Marita Muller
Elizabeth Narayan
Ajah Nash
Hayley Numrich
Jennifer Pham
Aubrey Pillow
Sarah Pyle
Keyla Ramos
Amelia Robinson
Augustina Rosales
Mariana Rosales
Emma Sieveking
Jonathan Karter Slaughter
Jadyn Steele
Isabella Stempleman
Lindsey Tarantino
Claire Tipton
Ryan Vickers
Jillian Vistuba
Abigail Walz
Grace Warner
Amelia Williamson
Melissa Winkle
Noah Wood
Madison Wyatt
Faith Xiong
