By University Relations<\/b><\/p>\n
Four graduates of Fort Hays State University\u2019s Department of Nursing were recognized in a ceremony today with Leora B. Stroup Awards as the outstanding graduates of the spring 2018 graduates.<\/p>\n
The pinning ceremony also recognized 27 graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing students; 100 RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing students; nine Master of Science in Nursing students; and the first cohort of six Doctorate of Nursing Practice graduates.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Stroup Awards include a fourth, this one for the outstanding graduate of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program, which is the first doctoral program for the university.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Stroup Awards exemplify the excellence in nursing that Miss Stroup promoted,\u201d said Kathleen Ward, associate professor of nursing. \u201cRecipients demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics, professional activities, community service and contributions to clinical nursing.\u201d<\/p>\n
This semester\u2019s winner of the On-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing Award is Katelyn Folks, Clay Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Her award letter says, \u201cKatelyn altruistically gave two weeks of her summer to provide nursing care to medically disadvantaged residents in a third world country.\u201d It also noted that \u201cshe is a very driven, caring, nursing student,\u201d and during her clinical experiences, the letter says, \u201cshe performed exceptionally, with professionalism and knowledge.\u201d The letter concluded, \u201cShe will make an exceptional registered nurse.\u201d<\/p>\n The Outreach RN to BSN Award went to Shanna Carrillo, Hays, <\/strong>a charge nurse at HaysMed.<\/p>\n \u201cShanna is a very motivated individual; she portrays excellence in leadership and communication skills,\u201d says the award letter. It continues, \u201cShe is always smiling, has a positive attitude and is an excellent role model.\u201d<\/p>\n Tammie Williams, Hays, <\/strong>director of the Emergency Department at Hays Medical Center, was awarded the Master of Science in Nursing Award.<\/p>\n Her award letter says, \u201cMs. Williams\u2019 accomplishments exceed the classroom to envelop the practice arena. \u00a0\u2026 Over the years Tammie has challenged herself intellectually to acquire the knowledge and skill set of a quality leader.\u201d The letter also cites her work as an ICU nurse, a flight nurse and PICC line specialist. She is also the chair of the Unit Based Council at HaysMed.<\/p>\n Abbie Weatherley, Shawnee, <\/strong>a nurse practitioner in the St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department, Kansas City, is the recipient of the first-ever Stroup Award as the Outstanding Doctorate of Nursing Practice graduate. \u201cAbbie demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning,\u201d says her award letter. It continues, \u201cNot only is Abbie a great student, she is also a wonderful teacher\u201d and \u201chas demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities with her peers.\u201d<\/p>\n The Stroup awards were created in 1993 in honor of Leora B. Stroup, founder of the nursing program at FHSU, to honor her innovation and her passion for nursing. She began the university\u2019s nursing program in 1952, using her clinical and military background.<\/p>\n When she began the nursing program, she was the only faculty member. Today, the program has advanced to degrees in Bachelor of Science of Nursing, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice and 25 faculty members<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By University Relations Four graduates of Fort Hays State University\u2019s Department of Nursing were recognized in a ceremony today with Leora B. 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