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December 2016

Orvis School of Nursing Convocation December 2016

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WelcomePatsy L. Ruchala, DNSc, RN

Dean, Orvis School of Nursing

HoodingGraduate Committee Chairs

PinningFamily, Friends, and Significant Others of the

Graduating Class of December 2016

Honors and AwardsPatsy L. Ruchala, DNSc, RN


ClosingPatsy L. Ruchala, DNSc, RN



Candidates for Bachelor of Science in Nursing


Kayla Anderson

Cindy Bonca

Tanner Brady

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank God for placing a joy for nursing in my heart, and sustaining me. A special thanks to my husband Nick for his patience, his ability to love me well, and providing a safe place for me to be me. Thank you to my family and friends for constantly giving me grace. I love you all!

Hometown: Hollywood, FL

Previous Degree: BS in Business Management, UNR, 2012

Special Thanks: I’d like to thank my Mom for being such a great role model & setting the bar high for what I hope to someday become. Thank you Dad, Andrew and Alex for your support over the years. Thank you also to my wonderful fiance’ Dustin for standing by me through this journey and always supporting me. Multumesc, Buni Eva! (Thank you, Grandma Eva!)

Hometown: Oceanside, CA

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my Mom, Dad, Brother, extended family, and friends for supporting me through this long journey. I want to thank all my closest college friends, especially Sigma Nu, for being there for me through the ups and downs of college. Lastly, I want to thank the Shaff Family and BCAJ for being my second family while living in Reno. Peace. Love. Stay Groovy.


Cecilia Bustos Duarte

Kelsey Caldwell

Joshua Cardinal

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank God first for blessing me in so many ways. Thank you to my mom and friends for your encouragement. Special thanks to my professors and clinical instructors who helped me grow into a nurse. Today is a happy day that I have dreamed of for many years!

Hometown: Morgan Hill, CA

Special Thanks: I could never thank my Mom and Dad enough for all the love and support they have given me, not only during nursing school but always. I couldn’t of done it without you guys.

Special Thanks: Thank you to all of my professors and faculty who helped me through my nursing education. Thank you to Patrick for being my love, comfort and listening ear. Thank you to my blood family, chosen family and friends for all your love, support, and encouragement. My exponential growth as a person would not have been possible without you all.


Michelle Chenin

Taralyn Chitwood

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Previous Degree: BS, Biology

Special Thanks: Mom and Dad thank you for always encouraging me to follow my heart. Kelly and Paul thank you for making me laugh on my most stressful days. To all of my extended family, friends, and Delta Gamma sisters thank you for the endless love and support. I am so blessed to have all of you.

Hometown: Gardnerville, NV

Previous Degree: BS in Biology from University of Nevada, Reno

Special Thanks: Thankful for my amazing parents and sister who support me and make every day brighter, for a therapeutic level of caffeine in my bloodstream, and for the relationships, experiences and shenanigans only nursing students are bonded by. Love you all!

Andrea Corral

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you to God for always showing me the way and giving me strength. Thank you to my family for their patience, love and support. Thank you to my nursing school family for the memories of a lifetime. Finally, to all of the friends who saw me at my worst but loved me for my best. I love you all.


Britney Dixon

Katie Cullen

Erika Dill

Hometown: Carson City, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you especially to my mom for all your love, strength, support and encouragement. Thank you to my friends and family who have been with me through this journey. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA

Special Thanks: Thank you Mom, Dad and Annie for the continuous love and support you have offered me throughout this adventure. Being up here today, I am reminded that hard work and determination pay off, but more importantly to never forget to enjoy the journey.

Hometown: Truckee, CA

Special Thanks: Dad and Mamma – I can’t thank you enough for not only pushing me to follow my dreams, but also encouraging and supporting me no matter what. Kate – you’re my rock, role model, and best friend. Sean – Thank you for teaching me so much, loving me, and standing by my side. I am so blessed to share this achievement with all of you!


Marilyn Espiritu

Maribel Frausto-Robles

Hometown: American Canyon, CA

Special Thanks: I’d like to thank my family for their support and love throughout my journey. Thank you to my friends who have become my second family, I couldn’t have done it without you. To the class of December 2016, we did it!

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my fiance’ and sister for always supporting me in achieving my goals and pushing me to always do my best. I would also like to thank my friends for all the memories, laughs, and cries during nursing school – this journey would not have been the same without you.

Rachael Geldert

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my incredible family, including my mother, my father, my sister Lauren, and my partner-in-crime – my twin Christina. I would like to thank the friends I have made along this journey, especially Katie. The love and support you all have given me makes me whole and is truly the reason I am here today.


Alyssa Guerrero

Alicia Haines

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: To my parents, siblings, friends and teachers – Thank you for supporting me in my journey in becoming a nurse. My dream is now a reality.

Hometown: Truckee, CA

Special Thanks: To Dad, for encouraging me every day and being my comic relief along the way. To Mom, for being my listening ears and for mentoring me through this journey. To Evan, for making me strong and silently cheering me on. To Frank, for your day-to-day patience and wiping away my tears; for being my backbone through this adventure.

Kelly Giebel

Hometown: Tahoe City

Special Thanks: Thank you to my family for the love and support . . . Mom and Dennis for letting me crash your party and cry on the counter, dad for being my biggest fan, Jack and Lin for everything. Big thanks to the Corda’s, McGeever’s, my yang, Mekala, Michael and Tara for being my peas and carrots. Lastly, thank you to my teachers for pushing me outside my comfort zone.


Amy Heston

Eden Hicks

Hometown: Fernley, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you to my little man Lucas, for being my motivation and my guide when I wanted to give up and loving me through the tough times that got us to our final destination. Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me and sacrificing your time to help Lucas and I on our journey.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Previous Degree: B.S. Accounting, University of Oregon

Special Thanks: I am very fortunate to have had the guidance and support of my family, friends and faculty. I appreciate all of you so much. Congratulations to our graduating class! “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Amanda James

Hometown: Pine Grove, CA

Special Thanks: Mom and Dad, I am here because of you. Your example of hard work and dedication has allowed me to overcome the challenges of nursing school. You set me up for success not only in school but in life. Thank you. Bradley, you went above and beyond as a husband and encouraged me every step of the way. Thank you.


Jordyn Hallie Jarrett

Anthony Johnson

Hometown: Chico, CA

Special Thanks: Thank you Mom for all of your love, out flowing support, and positive encouragement. Thank you Jeremy and Grandma Judy for cheering me on, and my Grandfather Jerry who made it possible for me to attend college. Thank you all for helping me achieve my dream to become a nurse I couldn’t have done it without you! Love, Jordyn

Hometown: Decatur, IL

Special Thanks: Thank you to all of the Orvis School staff & preceptors, academic and clinical instructors, the Orvis APSA board, the staff at the office of student conduct, the staff at student counseling services and a special thanks to Dr. Kimberly Baxter and all of my family and friends who have supported me through this journey. I would not have made it without you.

Devin Jandoc

Hometown: Kaneohe, HI

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my parents for loving me and pushing me to do my best in everything I set my mind to. To the rest of my family and friends, thank you for your patience and support. To my nursing school family, thank you for all the laughs, tears, and memories that will last a lifetime.


Graham Koenig

Gagandip Kaur

Mary Laird

Hometown: Concord, CA

Special Thanks: Thank you to my fiance’e Melissa Nelson for putting up with me and keeping me going this whole time. To my parents, without whom none of this would have been possible. To my puppy Tucker, who caused as much stress as he relieved. To the rest of my friends and family for their support. And to whoever discovered caffeine.

Hometown: Jalandhar, India

Special Thanks: I would like to say a big Thank you to all the wonderful teachers/instructors who have been very supportive throughout my nursing journey. I would like to thank my family especially my mom for being by my side at all times and giving me the confidence to overcome any obstacles that come my way.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you Mother, Father, Jennifer and Hollis for your love, support and always inspiring me in life. I would not have been able to do it without you! Love you always and forever!


Megan Lee

Brandon Lucia

Paris Madau

Hometown: El Dorado Hills

Special Thanks: I would like to give a special thank you to my parents, Pam and Tim Lee for their continued love and support in my pursuit for my nursing career. I hope to one day be as great of a nurse as you mom.

Hometown: Danville, CA

Special Thanks: It’s been a long six and a half years—filled with success, rejection, worry and gratitude. Thank you to all who have loved me and reminded me of my strengths and unique characteristics. Being here today is a display of my determination and belief that things happen for a reason.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I want to give a huge thank you to my momma, Cindy, for always being my biggest supporter; you’re the best roommate a girl could ask for. I also want to thank my sister Erica, my brother Tommy, my Grandma and Grandpa, and Blake. Because of your love and the grace of God, I am here.


Rhia Madsen

Maricruz Magana

Leidiana Medina

Hometown: Coeur d’ alene, ID

Previous Degree: BS, Ecology and Conservation Biology from the University of Idaho

Special Thanks: A special thanks to my husband, Rhett Madsen, for his emotional support and carrying our family through this last year and a half. WE MADE IT! And to Norm Perrill for your financial & emotional support, we love you more than you will ever know!

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: “Mama y Papa, gracias para apoyar me en toda mi vida. Ustedes son la razón por la que he tenido la oportunidad para mejorarme y continuar con mis estudios. Me han enseñado como hacer fuerte y como trabarar duro para ser mis sueños una realidad. Este diploma es un simbolo de su gran logro como padres. Con mucho amor, Maricruz”

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Special Thanks: I’m beyond thankful with Jesus for opening the door to this wonderful opportunity. Without my family, church and nursing friends I would have easily crumbled, but every day they believed and prayed for me. A special thank you to my mom, husband, and daughter for sacrificing so much and never complaining all so that I could realize my dream!


Nathanael Mellum

Patricia Ann Miller

Kierney Mongerson

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: There are many people for me to thank, but especially my parents, my family, the professors of Orvis School of Nursing that give them perfect amount of support and criticism, I owe much to all of you. But more than anyone, my wife Hannah is my rock and no amount of gratitude would be enough to thank her.

Hometown: Verdi, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my amazing family for always believing in me. A special thanks to my husband who had to deal with the emotional roller coaster that comes along with nursing school. I would not be here today without the love and support all of you have given me. Thanks for making my dreams become reality. Love you

Hometown: Antelope, CA

Special Thanks: Thank you to my wonderful family, DHS office and friends for the constant love and support. As I learned in Africa, Ubuntu meaning I am because you are. Lastly, thank you to my Aunt Ginnie and her nurses for always being my motivation. I love and miss you Aunt Ginnie.


Sara Nelson

Catalina Orduna Del Angel

Emily Paquette

Hometown: Pullman, WA

Special Thanks: Thank you to all my friends and family who have supported me and helped me get to where I am today. A very special thanks to my parents Erin and BJ for all they have done for me!

Hometown: Yerington, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my family and Leo for always believing in me and supporting me through my years in education. Especially my dad for his altruistic way of living, the example he set for me has been my strongest motivator. The sacrifices he made are now paying off because look, there’s a nurse in the family!

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my family for putting up with my stressful days and long nights of studying, and continuously supporting me, and helping me through the most difficult, yet rewarding experience of my life. I am thankful for my friends, and incredible boyfriend, for making sure I took time away from my schoolwork to still enjoy life!


Leishel Pasion

Bhumika Patel

Erin Pellerin

Hometown: Kaawa, HI

Special Thanks: A big Mahalo to my Mom, Dad, and Keona for all your love and support. Special shout out to those who kept a smile on my face and kept the positive vibes afloat, you know who you are. Lastly, Mahalo nui loa to the Orvis School of Nursing and all its faculty for all the support and wonderful opportunities.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my family and my forever friends for making me laugh a little harder, stress a little less, and smile a lot more. I love you guys with all of my heart and I am grateful to have gone through this journey with you.

Hometown: Granite Bay, CA

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my loving family, friends, boyfriend & dog for supporting and helping me achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. I did it, FINALLY! Love you guys with all my heart!


Claire Pfeiffer

Morgan Pisane

Angela Ramet

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Previous Degree: Spanish with a minor in Spanish Translation from University of Nevada, Reno, Fall 2016

Special Thanks: Thank you to my family and friends who have been there for me along my journey that brought me here. I want to especially thank my Mom, Dad & Brother for always encouraging me during the good times and the bad. I’d also like to thank my dog, Eoin, for unconditionally loving me even when walks got cut short to study.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my parents and my husband for the endless hours of therapy and encouragement through this long haul to graduation. I truly can’t thank you enough for loving me and always having arms open wide when I came home from extra long, stressful weeks. I couldn’t have made it without your faith in me! xoxo

Hometown: Twain Harte, CA

Special Thanks: Thank you to all my friends who supported me through nursing school. Thank you especially to Michael, my Mom and Dad for supporting me and always pushing me to do my best. This has been an incredible and difficult experience and I could not have done it without my family.


Kathleen Randall

Jessica Reist

Leslie Shaw

Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Previous Degree: BS in Biochemistry and MS in Chemistry w/option in Biochemistry

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my faculty who so generously shared their considerable knowledge, expertise, skill, time and encouragement. I am particularly grateful for the support of Professor’s Harrison, Richard and McClure; as well as Dr.’s Baxter, DeBoor and Thomas. Finally, thank you to my Mother and Dad for their continuous support and encouragement.

Hometown: Fremont, CA

Special Thanks: Thank you to my family, my nursing friends, and teachers for supporting me throughout my education. I love you Mom, Dad, Jake, Pete and Will.

Hometown: Minden, NV

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s in Biology, Dickinson State University & Bachelor’s in Education, Dickinson State University

Special Thanks: Going back to school was a difficult family decision to make. I could not have done it without the love and support of Ronny, Carson, and Hannah. Thanks to you Mom and Dad, I love you. Emely, thank you for your words of encouragement and Len, thanks for always keeping it light. Cindy, I wouldn’t have wanted to do it without you!


Rachael Sherman

Claire Smith

Elizabeth Ta

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: I would first, most importantly thank God, for blessing me with such an amazing life! My parents: providing me the necessities of life, unconditional love and provision. My family, friends, church family, mentors, boyfriend and classmates: support, encouragement and understanding. To the staff of Orvis: for always being there for me. It was the best experience, thanks to you all.

Hometown: Grass Valley, CA

Special Thanks: I want to thank my family and friends who have greatly supported me in my education. My biggest thank you goes to my mother who has been my number one fan since day one and who has wholeheartedly supported me in anything and everything I do. I love you and am so fortunate and thankful to have you.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: It really amazes me how blessed I am to be surrounded by people that are so supportive and loving. Thank you to my mom, to my sister, Deanna, to my best friend, Bryan, to my mentor, Chris, and to all of the professors that got me here to where I am today. These are the special people in my life that truly make me feel so lucky.


Frank Talon

Sara Torgerson

Mackenzie Trotter

Hometown: Reno, NV

Previous Degree: BS in Biology Minor in Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno

Special Thanks: I would like to give thanks to God Almighty for giving me the strength and resilience to undertake this endeavor and for giving me the opportunity to be of service to others and to the community. I would also like to thank my family and friends for their love, support and patience that they unconditionally gave me as I completed the program. I’m also grateful to the wonderful and tremendously gifted faculty and nurse preceptors of Orvis School of Nursing. I couldn’t have done this without your guidance!

Hometown: Dayton, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you Mom, Dad, and Dylan for believing in me and being the best support system over the last four years! I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am without your constant love, support, and encouragement. I love you so very much!


Special Thanks: THANK YOU to all my family, friends, and homies, both with me now and those who have passed. Y’all have encouraged me, offered me places to stay when I needed it, listened to me, and ultimately taught me to love and be kind. I can’t wait to reciprocate it and show my love and care through nursing. We did it.


Brenda Valadez

Diksha Wahi

Justine Wallace

Hometown: Sparks, NV

Special Thanks: Familia, son el empuje que siempre he necesitado en mi vida. Gracias por todo su apoyo, paciencia y sacrificios. Los quiero mucho!

I would like to thank all the educators and staff at Orvis for all their support and dedication. I would also like to thank Dean’s Future Scholars and Ms. Farias for helping me in this journey.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: Dear family, thank you for everything that you have done to support me throughout nursing school. Your support means a lot to me. It is your support that brought success in my life. Without you all, this would have been difficult. After all, it is family that remains constant in life no matter what.

Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you Mom and Dad for always supporting me and encouraging me to follow my dreams. Thank you Lauren for keeping me sane and not letting me quit! Thank you Jim for your unconditional love and for always believing in me! I could not have done this without you all! I love you!


Michael Wanniger

Paul Ward

Sarah Williams

Hometown: Folsom, CA

Previous Degree: General Studies with a minor in Spanish

Special Thanks: Thank you to my family and friends for being such a wonderful support system. For everyone that brought me food and coffee, I appreciate you for curing my “hanger” and keeping me all “sparkles”. I am so excited to see where life takes me next and it is all because of your love and support!

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Special Thanks: Thank you to my instructors, preceptors, and peers: you have been absolutely instrumental to my development as a nurse. Special thanks to my parents for their unwavering support of my education and career path. Dad, thank you for telling me every morning that I can do anything. Every day, your words inspire me to see challenges as opportunities to succeed.


Previous Degree: B.A. Political Science & minor in Psych – UNR 2005

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my Mom and Dad, my brother, and my wonderful husband Avery and my beautiful son Dillon. Without their support and patience, and love, this endeavor would not have been possible. This degree is for them.


Registered NurseCandidates for Bachelor of Science in Nursing


Rachel Abell

Katie Boren

Summer Black

Special Thanks: Thank you for all your support!


Hometown: Reno, NV

Special Thanks: Thanks to my husband, mom and Grandma. Love you all!


Eunyoung Brecher

Launa Cole

Gita Gyawali-Sedai

Hometown: Korea

Previous Degree: Bachelor’s in Business from Chon Buk National University, Korea

Special Thanks: Going back to school was a very tough decision for me but I am glad that I did and even more glad that I finished. I thank God who was with me the whole time, my husband Jon who was a big supporter throughout this journey and I thank and appreciate all my professors and the faculty I had the pleasure of working with.


Hometown: Jeevanpur Dhading, Nepal

Previous Degree: Associate Degree in General Education

Special Thanks: I thank my husband Madhu Gyawali (UNR PhD graduate in Physics) for inspiring and supporting me to go back to school and complete mt BSN, and my two daughters Neha and Mallika for understanding that mom is busy.


Jennifer Jordan-Griffo

Blake Krek

Courtney Law


Hometown: Pollock Pines, CA

Previous Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno

Special Thanks: Big Thank you to my family. Love you Shayla, Rylee, and Kynzie.



Kelli McDonnell

Daniel Perez

Malina Ruiz

Hometown: Dayton, NV

Special Thanks: Many thanks to my kids, parents, and siblings for being the most amazing supporters anyone could ask for! Shout out to all the amazing people that I get to work with every day that motivate me to be the best leader I can!


Special Thanks: I would like to thank my fiance’ who has been very supportive and encouraging of me completing my BSN. Also, I would like to thank my coworkers and supervisors who have been encouraging me to continue my education.



Alexander Ruman

Desiree Summers

Yolanda Torres





Seana Wishart-ng

Peggy Wolff

Hometown: Reno, NV

Previous Degree: AA degree in Philosophy

Special Thanks: Thanks to my always supportive, fantastic, and incredibly patient husband, Tung, and our boys, Reilly and Caiden.

Hometown: St. Joseph, MI

Previous Degree: BS, Medical Technology, Michigan State University, 2006

Special Thanks: I’d like to thank all of my family for being supportive during my educational pursuits. Love you all!


Candidates for Master of Science in Nursing


Heather Cisar, BSN, RN, CNOR

Elizabeth S. Cogan, BSN, RN, CPN, CCRN

Jessica Danyan, BSN, RN

Nurse Educator

Chair: Dr. Stephanie DeBoor

Thesis or Project: Perioperative Orientation Pathway

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my family for helping me achieve my dreams! I could not have done it without your unwavering love and support. I would also like to thank Dr. Stephanie DeBoor, who I view as the gold standard and has always inspired me to be the best.

Clinical Nurse Leader

Chair: Dr. Patsy Ruchala

Thesis Title: Children’s Process of Care Measure Implementation Readiness

Special Thanks: Many, many thanks to my thesis chair, Dr. Patsy Ruchala, for her patience and mentoring throughout this process and to my amazing husband for his never-ending support.

Nurse Educator

Chair: Dr. Lisa Thomas

Thesis Title: Perceived Preparedness of the Nurse Preceptor Role

Special Thanks: I would like to thank my husband ‘Dr. Mo’ for encouraging me on this academic journey! It will be so exciting to walk across the stage with you this December. Lastly, thank you to my family and friends for all their continued love, prayers, and delicious home cooked meals!


Zhizhong Li, MA, BSN, RN

Catherine Wade, MS, RN, PHN, LADC-PC


Chair: Dr. Wei-Chen Tung

Thesis Title: Cultural Competence in Nursing Students and Practicing Nurses

Special Thanks: I want to thank my family, my teachers, and my friends for all the love and support. I could not have done this without you!


Chair: Dr. Bernadette Longo

Professional Paper: Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Nurses are Key to Protecting Children; A CEU Course Offering

Special Thanks: I offer sincere appreciation for unwavering support and encouragement, from day one, to Dr. Bernadette Longo, Dr. Glenn Hagerstrom, Dr. Angela Broadus, and Dr. Stephanie DeBoor, especially for the beneficial APA class; and to David Wade, for his thoughtful and meaningful comments.


Candidates for Doctor of Nursing Practice


Victoria Yu, MSN, JD, RN

Nurse Executive

Chair: Dr. Glenn Hagerstrom

DNP Project Title: Staff Perceptions of Competent Care of Patients with Dementia: Pre and Post Behavioral-Based Training Program

Special Thanks: I thank my husband Peter who believes in me more than I believe in myself. Thanks for the support from my committee chair Dr. Glenn Hagerstrom. Many thanks to Dr. Christine Aramburu Alegria for her gracious mentorship. To my children and grandchildren thanks for being the song God put in my heart.

Orvis School of Nursing


WE HOPE YOU WILL WEAR YOUR PIN WITH PRIDE

The first Nightingale School of Nursing in the United States, at Bellevue Hospital, created the first school “badge” or “pin” as it later became known, which was presented to the class of 1880. The original pin contained a crane in the center to signify the nurse’s vigilance, an inner circular field of blue to connote constancy, and an outer circle of poppy capsules to symbolize mercy and the relief of suffering.

As time went on the individual schools developed their own distinctive pins (as well as caps and uniforms). The school of nursing pin was always worn very prominently on the uniform and proved to be a lasting symbol of considerable pride for the wearer and did indeed symbolize the nurse’s pride in the high standards of the training school from which the individual graduated.

The pin used for the Orvis School of Nursing was adopted in February 1958. The design of the pin is the university seal placed on the traditional “Nursing Apron.” At the top of the pin are the strings of the apron, which symbolize the apron strings of Florence Nightingale, who is acknowledged as the founder of modern nursing.

The Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno was established in 1955 and was the first school of nursing in Nevada. Program offerings include a Bachelor of Science degree program for entry-level nursing; a totally online RN to BSN degree program for nurses with an associate degree who wish to complete a baccalaureate degree; a Master of Science in Nursing degree program to educate Clinical Nurse Leaders, Nurse Educators and Family Nurse Practitioners; and a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Post-MSN certificates are also available for all master’s specialties.

Orvis School of Nursing


The Meaning of Academic DressHistorically, academic dress costumes date back to the eleventh and twelfth centuries to the first organized institutions of learning in Europe. In 1895, the academic institutions in the United States adopted a code of academic dress which gave this country a beautiful and impressive method of signifying scholastic honors. With the exception of revisions in 1932 and 1959, the code has been virtually unchanged since its inception.

CAPS: The black mortarboard is the most commonly used in the United States. The tassel, normally worn in the left front quadrant of the cap, is black, although it may be of the color appropriate to the subject of the degree. The tassel on the doctor’s cap is usually made of gold thread.

GOWNS: The bachelor’s gown has a long, pointed sleeve; the master’s gown has an oblong sleeve open at the wrists (or some older gowns may open near the upper part for the arm); the doctor’s gown is fuller than the others with velvet panels full length on the front, and three velvet crossbars on each sleeve in black or in a color distinctive of the subject pertaining to the individual’s degree. The color associated with nursing is apricot. The gowns are black except for the doctor’s which may be a color representing the institution that awarded the degree.

HOODS: The hood, draped over the shoulders and down the back, indicates both the institution granting the degree and academic area of specialization. The silk lining of the hood represents the color, or colors, of the institution from which the degree was received. The higher the degree, the more lining is revealed. The level of the degree is designated by the length of the hood and width of the velvet edging. The color of the velvet edging signifies the field of learning.

COLORS: The colors associated with the various academic areas include:

Arts, Letters, Humanities .............................. White Public Administration .................................... Peacock BlueEducation ............................................................. Light Blue Public Health ...................................................... Salmon PinkNursing ................................................................. Apricot Science .................................................................. Golden YellowPhilosophy .......................................................... Dark Blue


Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society Endowment Scholarship

Anglim-Bateman Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Ann Kirkwood Scholarship Endowment in Nursing

Anne Kerr/Catherine Christie Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Anne Luckenbill Anderson Scholarship Endowment

Betty J.H. Hoe Scholarship Endowment in Nursing

Carol Elaine Halley Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Nursing

Catherine Urban Scholarship Endowment

Claudette Edmiston Schoarship in Nursing

Doctors Brady, Clift, Scott, Moss, Garey-Sage, Hald, Gholdoian Endowment

Dr. Ross and Dorothy Dodd Ballard Scholarship Endowment

Eva N. Wire Scholarship Endowment

Florence Belz Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Healthcare Heroes Scholarship

Helen R. Rutherford Nursing Endowment

Jackie Rae Memorial Scholarship

Jean Peavy Nursing Scholarship

Jerry & Betty Wilson Scholarship

Josef Waxler Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Joseph B. Ginocchio Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Kay Seeliger Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Laura Nelson Watkins Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Lincoln and Meta Fitzgerald Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Linda Clift Family Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Endowment

Maida J. Pringle RN Scholarship Endowment

Margaret Clevenger Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Marjorie L. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Mary A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Scholarships


Mary Lonon Mestmaker Memorial Endowment

Melvin and Mildred Beaver Endowed Scholarship

Michael N. and Esther R. Galli Scholarship Endowment for Nursing

Michelle Mitchell Scholarship Endowment

Mildred Evasovic Ward Scholarship Endowment

Mildred Harmon Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Myles Family Scholarship Endowment in Nursing

Nick & Vaslie Pappas Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Nora S. Kawamura Memorial Scholarship

Norman E. Moller Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Orvis School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship

Orvis School of Nursing General Scholarship

Rita Roberts Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Robert K. Myles Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Endowment

Rosalie Rosenberg Scholarship in Nursing

Ruth Palmer Archabal Scholarship

Ruth E. Saviors Scholarship Endowment

Ruth M. Winter Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Sara K. Lentz Nursing Scholarship Endowment

Smiley Klaich Bayless Nursing Endowment

Storr’s Student Nurse Award

Vivian L. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Vonita & Larry Stephens Scholarship Endowment in Nursing

W.J. Lynch Scholarship Endowment

Whalen-Hastings Memorial Scholarship Endowment

William N. Pennington Nursing Student Scholarship

Scholarships


FacultyDiane Anderson, MSN/MPH, RN, CNE

Assistant Professor

Christine Aramburu Alegria, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC Associate Professor

DNP Program Coordinator

Deborah Arnow, MSN, APRN, FPMHNP-BC Assistant Professor

Linda Baird, MSN, RN Assistant Professor

Maureen Barnes, MSN, MEd, RN Assistant Professor

Kim Baxter, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Assistant Professor

Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs

Lorraine Bonaldi-Moore, MSN, MBA, APRN Assistant Professor

Andrew Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Assistant Professor

Stephanie DeBoor, PhD, APRN, CCRN Assistant Professor

Associate Director of Graduate Programs

Stacy Demitropoulos, MSN, RN, OCN Assistant Professor

Susan Ervin, PhD, RN, CNE Assistant Professor

Jacqueline Ferdowsali, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Assistant Professor

Glenn Hagerstrom, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE Assistant Professor

RN-BSN Program Coordinator

Tricia Harrison, MSN, RNC-NiC, CNE Assistant Professor

Shaun Hasty, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Assistant Professor


Carrie Hintz, DNP, RN, CEN Assistant Professor

Bernadette Longo, PhD, RN, CNL, APHN-BC, FAAN Associate Professor

Felicia Lowenstein-Moffett, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CCRN, CNE Assistant Professor

Emily McClure, MSN, RN, CCRN-K Assistant Professor

Sandra Olguin, DNP, RN Assistant Professor

Megan Pratt, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Assistant Professor

Cheryl Reed, MSN, APRN, NP-C Assistant Professor

Shannon Richard, MSN, RN, CEN, CNE Assistant Professor

Patsy L. Ruchala, DNSc, RN Dean & Professor

Deb Shindell, PhD, FNP-BC, CNE Assistant Professor

Sandra L. Talley, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN Arthur Emerton Orvis Endowed Professor

Lisa Thomas, PhD, RN, CNE Associate Professor

Wei-Chen Tung, PhD, RN Associate Professor

Salli Vannucci, DNP, RN, GCPH, CNE Assistant Professor

Miriam Volpin, PhD, RN Assistant Professor

Rochelle Walsh, MSN, RN, PCCN Assistant Professor

Val Wedler, BA, AS, MSN, RN Assistant Professor

Lisa Woodall, MSN, RN Assistant Professor

Faculty


StaffNancy Beets

Administrative Assistant

JoAnn Hiestand-Brumit Administrative Assistant

Kelly Larson Budget & HR, Dean’s Office

Jeannine Patterson Administrative Assistant

Pam Smith Dean’s Assistant

Julie Woodard Program Officer

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