Student, Alumni, & Faculty Awards Ceremony - Friday, May 17, 2019 Celebrating Excellence in Our Community - Penn Nursing
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Celebrating Excellence in Our Community
Student, Alumni,
& Faculty Awards
Ceremony
Friday, May 17, 2019
Program 2 3
Welcome
Antonia M. Villarruel, GNu’82, PhD, RN, FAAN
Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing
Student Awards
Guy Mattingly Weissinger II, GED’10, Kara Jean Pavone, Nu’16
GED’11, Nu’15 Dorothy Mereness Award
Presentation of Student Awards Ann Wolbert Burgess Endowed Student Award
Ana Maria Quiroga
Penn Nursing Student Awards Julie Sochalski, PhD, RN, FAAN Amanda Page Bettencourt JoAnn Nallinger Grant Award
Associate Professor of Nursing
Claire M. Fagin Award
Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Erin Elizabeth Kennedy
Marta Simonetti Mary D. Naylor Undergraduate Research Award
Marion R. Gregory Award
Lauren Turner Starr
Presentation of Sigma Theta Tau Awards Liat Tamar Greenwood Henry O. Thompson Prize in Ethics
Jeanne Frances Hopkins Award
Xi Chapter Research Awards Desiree Fleck, PhD, CRNP, CPNP Hannah Elizabeth Bergbower, GNu’18
Vice President, Xi Chapter
Xi Chapter Leadership Awards Isabel P. Braun & Morgan Marie Shick Joyce E. Thompson Award in Women’s Health
Norma M. Lang Award
Monica Phann, Nu’18
Julianne M. Smolyn Rosalyn J. Watts Diversity Scholar Leadership
Presentation of Alumni Awards Theresa I. Lynch Award
Penn Nursing Alumni Awards Maya N. Clark-Cutaia, Nu’03, GNu’06, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC Ellen Marie McCabe, Nu’88, GNu’91
Interim President, Penn Nursing Alumni Board Wealtha McGurn Research Award
Presentation of Faculty Awards
Sigma Theta Tau XI
Student Nurses at Penn (SNAP)
Chapter Awards
Michelle Nigro
SNAP President
Undergraduate Award for Teaching
Barbara J. Lowery DSO Tarik S. Khan, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Pre-doctoral Fellow
Faculty Award Breanne Mastromarino Brittany Koons, PhD, RN
BSN Student Leadership Award Research Award
Joshua Bosack, BSN, RN Patricia Pawlow, GNu’94, MSN, ACNP-BC
Presentation of Dean’s Awards MSN Student Leadership Award Research Award
Student Award Antonia M. Villarruel, GNu’82, PhD, RN, FAAN Alicia Kachmar, Nu’15, MS, BSN, RN Diane. L. Spatz, Nu’86, GNu’89,
Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing
Faculty Awards PhD Student Leadership Award GR’95, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN
Research Award
Reception to follow in the Carol Elizabeth Ware Lobby
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Alumni Awards
Deborah Watkins Bruner, GR’99, PhD, RN, Ashley Z. Ritter, Nu’07, GNu’10, GR’18,
FAAN PhD, CRNP
Outstanding Alumni Award Alumni Spirit Award
Hilaire Thompson, GR’03, PhD, RN, ARNP, Lauren Hancock, GNu’10, MSN, RN,
AGACNP-BC, CNRN, FAAN, FGSA CHPPN, CPNP-AC
Student
Lillian Sholtis Brunner Award for Innovation Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence
Lauren Hancock, GNu’10, MSN, RN, Ellen McCabe, Nu’88, GNu’91, MSN,
CHPPN, CPNP-AC RN, PNP-BC
Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence Alumni Spirit Award for Graduating Students
Richard J. Pinola
Honorary Alumni Award
Awards
Faculty Awards
Cynthia Anne Connolly, Nu’80, GR’99, Mary D. Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN
GNC’01, PhD, RN, FAAN Barbara J. Lowery Doctoral Student
Student Nurses at Penn Undergraduate Organization Faculty Award for Mentorship
Award for Teaching
Dean’s Awards
Cecilia X. Wang Amy M. Sawyer, GR’07, PhD, RN
Dean’s Student Award Dean’s Award for Exemplary Professional
Practice
Beth Quigley, GNu’89, MSN, RN, CRNP
Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Advising Cynthia Anne Connolly, Nu’80, GR’99,
GNC’01, PhD, RN, FAAN
Kimberly Kovach Trout, Nu’80, GNu’87, Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship
GR’05, PhD, CNM, APRN, FACNM
Dean’s Award for Exemplary Teaching Dawn Elizabeth Bent, DNP, MSN, CRNA
Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship
LoriAnn Winner, MSN, CRNA, APN-A
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
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Student Awards Student Awards
Ann Wolbert Burgess Endowed Student Award Marion R. Gregory Award
Awarded to a graduating PhD student for demonstrating excellence and leadership in nursing as evidenced by a Awarded to the PhD student whose completed dissertation promises significant contribution to nursing knowledge.
completed doctoral dissertation that holds significant promise as a contribution to nursing knowledge. This award This award was established by Dr. Florence Downs, the School’s first Associate Dean for Graduate Studies (1977-1994),
is named for Dr. Burgess, who is Professor Emerita of Nursing after serving seventeen years (1983-2000) as a in honor of her mother.
member of the standing faculty.
Marta Simonetti’s outstanding dissertation, Associations Among Nurse Practice Environment,
Nurse Job Outcomes, and Patient Experience in Chilean Hospitals, studies the quality of
Guy Weissinger, GED’10, GED’11, Nu’15, is recognized for his incredible passion care and nursing in Chilean hospitals—it is the first large-scale study in Chile and in South
and commitment to nursing scholarship and clinical work related to serious mental America on this subject. She was involved in briefing the Minister of Health of Chile on
illness and psychotic disorders. He has a uniquely diverse training background, having recommendations for government response to findings. Marta’s dissertation required
worked with patients in HIV clinics, psychiatric facilities, and the emergency room— intensive effort, working with faculty to direct and implement a unique nation-wide
this has benefited not only his research, but also his peers at Penn Nursing. Guy, a research protocol and research agenda; she spent summers and spring breaks personally
Hillman Scholar, successfully defended his dissertation in March 2019; his dissertation collecting data and ensuring the study was successful by meeting with nurses, hospital
examined disparities in hospital outcomes within a population of people with psychotic leadership, and ministers of health. Notably, she has started publishing work that has resulted in two papers. Marta
disorders, the results of which point to considerable promise for future research. Under is first author on “Nursing in Chilean Hospitals: A Research Agenda to Inform Health Policies and Improve Patient
the guidance of Bridget Brawner, he led the structured diagnostic interviews that were Outcomes” (Simonetti, Aiken, & Lake, 2018), published in Hispanic Health Care International, the official journal
part of her Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded randomized controlled trial; additionally, he trained of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She also published “Hospital nurse staffing and patient outcomes,”
the research team in study procedures, as well as provided didactic content and mentorship on unique issues faced (Aiken, Cerón, Simonetti, et. al. 2018) in Revista Médica Clínica Las Condes.
when working with youth with mental illness. One paper from Guy’s work is published, and he is also lead author
on another paper in development that, his mentor says, “will greatly enhance our understanding not only of mental
illness among youth in mental health treatment, but also distress experienced among those out of care and ways to Theresa I. Lynch Award
engage them.” Guy has taught several courses at Penn Nursing, including lectures for the undergraduate Awarded to a graduating PhD, master’s, or undergraduate student for consistent contributions to the advancement of
psychiatric mental health course. the School of Nursing. This award is named in honor of Dr. Theresa I. Lynch, the School’s first Dean (1950-1965).
Julianne Smolyn, an undergraduate, is celebrated for her student leadership, citizenship,
and social activism. She has devoted herself to learning, going above and beyond to care for
her patients in clinical experiences, and taking the initiative to learn as much as she can.
Julianne has attended nursing conventions as a representative for Penn Nursing, embracing
the innovative ways that nurses are working to combat the various challenges nurses
face. She has served as a research assistant for three different Penn Nursing professors
whose research projects focus on social activation. Julie has also been the Peer Advising
Chair for Penn Nursing for two years, and she served as Penn’s chapter undergraduate
representative for the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing. Her extensive research experience contributes to
Claire M. Fagin Award her commitment to citizenship, with experience working with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center,
Awarded to a graduating PhD, master’s, or undergraduate student who has demonstrated a high level of leadership Section on Behavioral Oncology and Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Julie is also committed
and creativity at the School of Nursing or within the larger Penn community. This award is named in honor of to volunteerism—she has worked with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project since 2015 as a volunteer tutor to
Professor of Nursing and Dean Emerita Dr. Claire M. Fagin, the School’s third Dean (1977-1991) and Interim elementary students in language arts and math.
President of the University of Pennsylvania (1993-1994).
Jeanne Frances Hopkins Award
Amanda Bettencourt is celebrated for her national leadership in nursing while being Awarded to a nursing undergraduate or graduate student who has achieved academic excellence while embarking on a
a full-time PhD student, and for her work as a key member of a collaborative research uniquely Penn curricular opportunity. This award was established by Dr. Diane O. McGivern, the School’s first Associate
initiative between the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research and Children’s Dean and Director of Undergraduate Studies(1977-1985), in honor of her mother-in-law who was a nurse.
Hospital of Philadelphia. As the result of her dissertation on The Association of
Nursing Burn Patient Outcomes and her clinical background as a nursing expert in Liat Greenwood, an undergraduate student, is recognized for her academic excellence
the care of burn patients, Amanda was invited to give a plenary presentation at the while pursuing a range of service initiatives both on- and off-campus. Liat arrived at Penn
National Academy of Medicine’s 2018 workshop, Exploring Medical and Public Health Nursing committed to a study abroad program during her senior year through a partnership
Preparedness for a Nuclear Incident. Amanda’s topic was “Challenges for Building with the Henrietta-Szold School of Nursing at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In
Capacity—Healthcare Systems Perspectives.” She was the only graduate student among preparation for her community nursing rotation in Israel, and with an expressed interest
the speakers comprised mostly of senior academics and high-ranking public health officials. Her plenary will be in future clinical practice within the insular Orthodox Jewish community, Liat was able
published in 2019 in the Proceedings of a Workshop: Exploring Medical and Public Health Preparedness for a Nuclear to frame her coursework at Penn Nursing around the intersection between nursing and
Incident by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Amanda is also first author on a chapter Orthodox Jewish lifestyle. She served as a Penn Nursing peer advisor for incoming students
entitled Burns, in P. Slota, AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing from Jewish high schools, helping students navigate the complex system of being an observant Orthodox student
(2018). In 2018, Amanda was also elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Critical-Care while at Penn. She also acted as a Jewish cultural guide and interpreter for non-Hebrew-speaker study abroad
Nurses, the world’s largest nursing specialty organization. students during her semester in Israel. Liat has been active in the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance and Penn Hillel,
and she is a member of several professional nursing organizations, including the School’s Sigma Theta Tau Xi chapter,
and the Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association. Additionally, Liat has exhibited significant service to the University
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through her leadership and volunteerism with Penn’s Medical Emergency Response Team.
Student Awards Student Awards
Norma M. Lang Award Dorothy Mereness Award
Awarded to an undergraduate or master’s student who has demonstrated excellence in academic and Awarded to a graduating PhD, master’s, or undergraduate student for excellence in scholarly writing.
scholarly practice. This award is named in honor of Professor of Nursing and Dean Emerita Dr. Norma This award is named in honor of Dr. Dorothy Mereness, the School’s second Dean (1965-1977).
M. Lang, the School’s fourth Dean (1992-2000).
Kara Pavone, Nu’16, a doctoral student, is recognized for
Isabel Braun and Morgan Shick, her excellence in scholarly writing. During her time at Penn Nursing,
both undergraduate students, are recognized Kara—an accelerated BSN Hillman Scholar—has demonstrated an
for their outstanding commitment to exceptional ability in scholarly writing and research productivity.
scholarship and academic pursuits. As a She has co-authored over 20 papers and published three papers as
team, they are championing Penn Nursing’s primary author. In a particularly exceptional example of her scholarly
strategic plan for community engagement writing, the integrative literature review Kara prepared
in meaningful ways. Morgan and Isabel for her proposal defense was recently published in the highly ranked
have assumed roles as student directors of interdisciplinary journal, Heart & Lung, which was accepted with
the Community Champions program. They minimal revisions; this journal has an acceptance rate of 20 percent.
developed a boot camp to prepare health- Due to her exemplary writing skills and developing expertise in
related technology students at Kensington pain physiology and pathophysiology, she worked with Dr. Peggy Compton to co-author a chapter
Health Science Academy (KHSA)—a Penn Futures site—for their certification exam, working to engage on the Neurophysiology of Pain for an upcoming Pathophysiology nursing textbook. Additionally,
undergraduate and graduate nursing student volunteers to staff the boot camp. They are also mentoring Kara received competitive intramural (University of Pennsylvania, Office of Nursing Research) and
the current Community Champions from Penn Nursing who are involved at KHSA. The also organized extramural (Hillman Scholars Program: Advancing Early Research Opportunity Fellowship) funding
an orientation event to launch student recruitment in the Community Champions initiative. Morgan and to support her dissertation project—an impressive writing accomplishment in itself. Kara’s
Isabel have overseen over 50 students in 16 initiatives linking Penn nursing students to opportunities in commitment to improving scholarly writing extends far beyond herself, however. She has spent
the community and collaborated with students, faculty, and community members to develop initiatives that many hours helping her peers to improve their own writing, coaching others to draft outlines
promote health and wellness at Community Champions sites. Their passion and enthusiasm are remarkable. and providing feedback on proposals.
Additionally, Morgan is an active member of Penn Benjamins, serves as a Penn Nursing peer advisor, and is
a member of Penn Red Cross. Isabel is a Penn Nursing private tutor, and serves as the Compliance and
Sponsor Support Unit Assistant for the Penn Office of Clinical Research, as Vice President of the University
Honor Council, and as the Finance and Fundraising Director for Penn Dance Marathon.
JoAnn Nallinger Grant Award
Awarded to a nursing undergraduate who is graduating with a minor in Nutrition or a second major
in Nutrition Science, and who has demonstrated academic excellence and exemplary achievement in
Wealtha McGrun Research Award education, service, and/or research. This award was established in honor of Penn Nursing alumna
Awarded to a graduating master’s or doctoral student who demonstrates excellence in research JoAnn Nallinger Grant, HUP’62, Nu’72.
with a particular focus on pediatric primary care or adult health. This award was established in
honor of Penn Nursing alumna Dr. Wealtha McGurn, GNu’65, Gr’76. Ana Quiroga, graduating with a BSN in Nursing and a Nutrition
Major, is a most deserving recipient of the JoAnn Nallinger Grant
Award. She is an outstanding student academically, with Dean’s List
Ellen McCabe, Nu’88, GNu’91, a doctoral student, is honored
status for four years. Ana also demonstrates excellent leadership in
for her dissertation research investigating the school nurses’
the community, supervising an after-school running program at Sayre
performance of asthma management behaviors that support students
High School in West Philadelphia, an opportunity that allowed her to
with asthma and reduce the risk of asthma exacerbations. Her
develop training plans as well as provide nutritional support to student
examination will be pivotal in exploring the school nurse’s potential role
athletes. She also assisted students with a fruit-stand at Comegys and
in asthma management, a critical undertaking given that asthma affects
provided academic tutoring through the West Philadelphia Tutoring
approximately six million children in the United States and accounts for
Project. She is a student athlete herself, serving as Vice President
nearly 14 million missed days. In addition to her exceptional research
of the Penn Running Club. As a native Spanish speaker, Ana put her
scholarship, Ellen is also a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
language skills to use as an educator for Hispanic populations at Puentes de Salud and as Secretary
and has a master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
of Club Colombia at Penn. She is a first generation, low income student, and has been involved in
She is extremely compassionate and has an excellent bedside manner.
mentorship programs through Questbridge and PennFirst.
During her time at Penn Nursing, Ellen has worked tirelessly to achieve academic excellence and has
shown tremendous leadership in the field of pediatric primary care.
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Student Awards Student Awards
Mary D. Naylor Undergraduate Research Award Joyce E. Thompson Award in Women’s Health
Awarded to a nursing undergraduate student who demonstrates contributions to advancing nursing Awarded to the master’s student who demonstrates leadership and excellence in maternal and child
knowledge through research. This award was funded by Dr. Naylor, who is the Marian S. Ware Professor health. This award was funded by Dr. Thompson, Professor Emerita of Nursing, who held numerous
of Gerontology and Director of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health. Dr. Naylor also leadership positions at the School, was a member of the School’s faculty for 23 years, and established
served as the School’s second Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Studies (1986-1998). the Nurse Midwifery Program.
Erin Kennedy is honored for her outstanding commitment to Hannah Bergbower, GNu’18, is commended for her
scholarship and nursing research. Erin helped develop an injury leadership and excellence in the Midwifery and Women’s Health
prevention initiative at a hospital in Georgia even before arriving Nurse Practitioner programs. She has gone above and beyond in her
at Penn Nursing, serving as a foundation for her acceptance as a studies and clinical practice as an NP student to maintain a high level
2017 summer fellow in the Research Experience for Undergraduates of activism, especially on a global level. As the result of several years
(REU) program at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at working in Africa as a public health nurse prior to coming to Penn,
the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is the only nurse to ever she was asked to teach a course in the School of Medicine based on
complete the REU program. As a fellow, she served as a research her global public health experiences and her Master’s degree in Public
assistant on a study focused on parental driving behaviors and child Health—all while taking a rigorous course load during her first fall at
passenger safety. Erin’s intellectual contributions to the project led to Penn Nursing. Additionally, while a student, she maintained a role as
her co-authorship on two published manuscripts from this research an Educational Development Consultant for Partners in Health—one
study. The experience prompted Erin to declare her interest in informatics and research, which led to of the entities for which she worked in Africa—which allowed her to engage in important global work
additional research assistant experiences at the Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy at CHOP, while remaining near the top of her class academically and clinically. Hannah also became the Student
as well as a research residency. She was accepted into the Hillman Scholars Program in Nursing Legislative Contact from Penn on the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Legislative
Innovation as a traditional BSN-PhD student. Erin also served as president of the Nursing Student Committee, eventually going on to become the ACNM’s Social Platforms Manager as a volunteer.
Leadership Council during her junior year and was selected to be part of the Conference Committee
for the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club (WUHC), collaborating with students outside of
the Nursing School. She is an active member of Sigma Kappa Sorority and Penn Coffee Club.
Rosalyn J. Watts Diversity Scholar Leadership Award
Awarded to the undergraduate student whose outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership
exemplify a commitment to Penn Nursing’s Office of Diversity and Cultural Affairs by serving as a role
Henry O. Thompson Prize in Ethics model to promote meaningful interaction among diverse groups. Dr. Watts is Associate Professor Emerita
Awarded to a graduating master’s or doctoral student for distinction on ethical thinking and action. of Nursing. She served as a member of the School’s faculty for more than 30 years, holding various faculty
This award was established and funded by Dr. Joyce E. Thompson (see below) in memory of her husband and leadership roles, including Director of the School’s Office of Diversity Affairs (2002-2007).
“Hank,” who was a long-time member of the School’s Adjunct Faculty.
Monica Phann, Nu’18, is applauded for her exemplary leadership
Lauren Turner Starr, Nu’15, a doctoral student, is recognized and scholarship in the promotion of diverse groups. As an outstanding
for her remarkable skills in exploring a topic with important ethical scholar, she is always eager to discuss the social determinants of health
implications—costs associated with end-of-life care. Lauren came to Penn as they apply to diverse populations, ready to ask the hard questions
Nursing with an undergraduate degree in English and a concentration of herself and others. Her peers consider her an effective advocate and
in bioethics; she had also spent time developing a career in health mentor of minority and first generation college students, both on campus
marketing. It was the time Lauren spent caring for her husband’s and off campus. As a first generation, low income student herself, Monica
103-year-old grandfather, who lived and died at home with them, that has become one of Penn Nursing’s student leaders committed to using
influenced her to pursue a degree in nursing, however. As a BSN-PhD her voice to raise the visibility of our under-represented students. She
Hillman Scholar in Nursing Innovation, she is committed to conducting made it her priority to help and support diverse nursing students by being
research to the highest ethical standards. Lauren is also pursuing a a board member of the Minorities in Nursing Organization. She truly
Master’s in Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania and is known as represents the transformative force of leadership to empower others. She was also a member of Alpha Phi
a gifted storyteller, skilled at relaying important messages about ways to improve end-of-life care. Omega, the National Service Fraternity. Off campus, she mentors high school students in Philadelphia
She is a member of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health as a T32 Fellow; an Associate by hosting health and nutrition classes, giving presentations about higher education, tutoring students,
Fellow in the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics; a Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar; and member and providing guidance to those who are going through the college application process. She routinely
of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. exceeds expectations to meet the community’s needs and selflessly dedicates her to time to lift up others.
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Leadership Awards
BSN Student Leadership Award
Sigma Theta Tau
Recognizes a BSN student who is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society,
Xi Chapter, who demonstrates a high level of academic achievement, leadership, and service within the
School of Nursing, University and/or the community.
Breanne Mastromarino, an undergraduate nursing student and member of Sigma
Nursing is honored for her outstanding leadership and passion. Breanne has been active in
Xi Chapter including her participation of the publicity committee and has been instrumental
International Honor
in updating our website making Xi Chapter more visible. In addition to earning a BSN, she
minored in Medical Sociology and has been accepted as a sub-matriculated student in the
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. Breanne is a born leader
having served as the Nursing Chair of Class Board and in a variety of other on campus
Society
groups such as Student Nurses at Penn (SNAP), the Penn Newman Catholic Community,
and Penn Nursing Peer advisory to name a few. Breanne has been on the Dean’s List and
received the Wellesley College Book Award for “Outstanding academic record and character with significant
extracurricular contributions to school and community”. She has accomplished this as she studied abroad, and
participated in the Englewood Hospital Surgical Science Research Course and Georgetown Summer Medical Institute.
XI Chapter
MSN Student Leadership Award
Recognizes an MSN student who is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor
Society, Xi Chapter, who demonstrates a high level of academic achievement, leadership, and service
within the School of Nursing, University and/or the community.
Awards Joshua Bosack, BSN, RN, a full-time student in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner is recognized for his leadership and service and has been active in
a variety of projects. He has gone above and beyond to enhance student experiences
by participating in extra interdisciplinary and interprofessional simulation events for
undergraduate and graduate students. Jason attended the Graduate Open House, sharing
his enthusiasm for Penn with potential graduate students. He addressed potential
student questions especially as they applied to his oncology minor. Beyond that, he
serves as a research assistant and a bone marrow transplant coordinator, leading and
participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. Prior to coming to Penn, he consistently
participated in leadership activities. For instance, he collaborated with a team to implement a new local palliative
care clinic implanting a hybrid tele-palliative medicine clinic, a novel approach at the time. Finally, Jason’s peers
nominated him for a nursing excellence award.
PhD Student Leadership Award
Recognizes a PhD student who is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society,
Xi Chapter, who demonstrates a high level of academic achievement, leadership, and service within the
School of Nursing, University and/or the community.
Alicia Kachmar, Nu’15, MS, BSN, RN, a doctoral student, has evolved as a writer and
scholar, getting certified in narrative medicine in her pursuit of narrative science. Alicia
has been recognized by her colleagues for her scholarly writing as a nominee for the
Dorothy Mereness Award for excellence in scholarly writing with students attesting to
her willingness to mentor others, and being a “generous and thoughtful colleague”.
In addition to her excellent research, Alicia has shown real leadership in integrating
new approaches to nursing education into the curriculum during her years at Penn.
For example, she played a leadership role in developing a new narrative course in the
undergraduate program. She also helped teach its first iteration, making critically
important pedagogical suggestions, helping to guide students, and facilitating discussions and the creation of novel
14 assignments. She played such an important role that the School
15 hired her to teach several classes in spring 2018.
Research Awards
Brittany Koons, PhD, RN, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (National
Institutes of Health, National Institute for Nursing Research T32NR009356)
at the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health and Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar Program. Dr. Koons’s proposal
is entitled “Prospective Study of Symptom Profiles and Length of Posttransplant
Hospitalization Among Lung Transplant Candidates”. Dr. Koons is interested
in lung transplant candidates’ physical and psychological symptoms. In this
project, she proposes a single-center prospective cohort studyto identify
Alumni
symptom profiles among patients waiting for lung transplant and examine
the relationship between symptom profiles and physiology and posttransplant
hospital length of stay. She will prospectively enroll 150 adults who are listed for their first lung transplant
at a large academic medical center and follow those who undergo transplant through hospital discharge.
Participants’ symptoms will be assessed within three months of receiving a lung transplant to identify
distinct symptom profiles. The relationship between symptom profiles and length of hospitalization after
Awards
lung transplant will also be assessed.
Patricia Pawlow, GNu’94, MSN, ACNP-BC, is an Advanced Senior Lecturer
and Associate Program Director for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Oncology
Minor/Post-MSN Certificate, Streamlined Post MSN Adult Gerontology ACNP
Certificate Programs. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University
of Pennsylvania. Her study is entitled “Exploring Palliative Care Needs of
Patients Awaiting Lung Transplantation and Their Family Caregivers”. This
study will describe the palliative care needs of lung transplant candidates and
their caregivers from the patients’ and caregivers’ perspective using a cross-
sectional study design. The study will include 150 patients referred for lung
transplant evaluation or on the lung transplant waitlist at the University of Pennsylvania Health System
Lung Transplant Program and 150 of their family caregivers. The study will explore the relationship between
demographic, social, and clinical factors and palliative care needs. This research will be the first study to
provide a comprehensive assessment of the palliative care needs of this population.
Diane. L. Spatz, Nu’86, GNu’89, GR’95, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, is a Professor
of Perinatal Nursing and the Helen M. Shearer Term Professor of Nutrition.
She is internationally recognized for her research and scholarship in the field
of human milk and breastfeeding, particularly for vulnerable infants. Her
study is entitled “An exploration of the use of technology (Angel Eye camera
system) as part of the NICU mother’s lactation journey”. Dr. Spatz and her
colleagues aim to understand mothers’ of hospitalized infants experiences using
live video streaming with one-way audio communication technology (Angel
Eye camera system) as part of the lactation journey. Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia recently installed 113 Angel Eye cameras in the Newborn/Infant
Intensive Care Unit. As a novel area of inquiry, qualitative research methodologies will be utilized in this
project. Participants will include mothers of infants less than 30 days old who are currently enrolled in the
Angel Eye program. Participants will be individually interviewed either in person or using secured web-
based technology. Data will be analyzed and salient themes will then be derived to describe the mothers’
experiences.
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Alumni Awards Alumni Awards
Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence
For demonstrating—in their professional practice—clinical expertise and a passion for the practice or nursing.
Lauren Hancock, GNu’10, MSN, RN, CHPPN, CPNP-AC, is a nurse practitioner
Outstanding Alumni Award in neuro-oncology at Children’s National Medical Center, in addition to her
For leadership with an outstanding career that has advanced the profession of nursing. part-time work in pediatric hospice. She earned her undergraduate nursing
degree from Georgetown University in 2006 and received a Master’s degree as
a Pediatric Acute/Chronic Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Oncology
Deborah Watkins Bruner, GR’99, PhD, RN, FAAN, and a minor in Palliative Care at the University of Pennsylvania in 2010.
is Senior VP for Research at Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Lauren’s work has always focused on pediatrics, but she has worked in various
Bruner is also Professor and Robert W. Woodruff Chair in Nursing, settings: pediatric bone marrow transplant, pediatric oncology, and the neonatal
Professor of Radiation Oncology, and a member of the Winship and pediatric ICU. She also spent several years working as the nursing director
Cancer Institute. She is an internationally renowned researcher and for summer camp for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses,
Victor Junction in North Carolina.
clinical trialist with a focus on patient reported outcomes, symptom
management, and comparative effectiveness of radiotherapy
modalities. Her most current research is focused on the role of
the human microbiome in carcinogenesis and cancer treatment
outcomes. Dr. Bruner earned her PhD in Nursing at the University Alumni Spirit Award
of Pennsylvania and has been continuously funded since 1998, For outstanding contributions to the achievement of Penn Nursing Alumni goals, including fostering loyalty
culminating in her ranking among the top 5% of all NIH funded investigators in the world to the School and the University, as well as advancing social and professional bonds among alumni.
since 2012.
Ashley Z. Ritter, Nu’07, GNu’10, GR’18, PhD, CRNP, of Philadelphia, PA,
completed her BSN, MSN, and PhD at Penn Nursing. She served on the Penn
Nursing Alumni Board for the past 11 years, most recently as the board President.
In this role, Ashley made vital connections with students, nursing alumni, and
various groups across the University. Ashley is a graduate of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program. Her current research
Lillian Sholtis Brunner Award for Innovation
integrates knowledge from the fields of economics, health policy, and nursing
For innovation in interprofessional, collaborative practice impacting the nursing profession to examine the optimal delivery of post-acute care services. Ashley has a clinical
and/or the health care delivery system. appointment as a nurse practitioner with Genesis Physician Services. She is
also a post-doctoral fellow in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the
University of Pennsylvania.
Hilaire J. Thompson, GR’03, PhD, RN, ARNP,
AGACNP-BC, CNRN, FAAN, FGSA, is the Joanne
Montgomery Endowed Professor in the Biobehavioral Nursing and
Health Informatics Department of the School of Nursing at the
University of Washington where she also serves as Graduate Program Alumni Spirit Award for Graduating Students
Director. She is also core faculty at the Harborview Injury Prevention For outstanding contributions to the achievement of Penn Nursing Alumni goals, including fostering
and Research Center. Her research has focused on prevention and loyalty to the School and the University and advancing social and professional bonds among classmates
management of injury in older adults, with an emphasis on traumatic and alumni during their student experiences.
brain injury; funded by the National Institutes of Health as well as
foundation sources. Dr. Thompson uses bench to bedside approaches Ellen M. McCabe, Nu’88, GNu’91, MSN, PNP-BC, RN, has a passion for health
in her work to reduce symptom burden and improve functional equity and access to care for all children through her commitment to school health
clinical practice and research. She currently practices in school health in New
outcomes following traumatic injury in older adults. Her work has been recognized with numerous
York City and is completing her dissertation in Penn Nursing’s PhD program.
honors including the FNINR Protege Award, induction into the Washington State Academy of
As a student, Ellen has co-authored two manuscripts on school health. She
Sciences, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Researcher Hall of Fame. received the 2018 National Association of School Nurses Research Award and
the 2018 Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners Research
Award. Ellen has held leadership positions on Penn Nursing’s Alumni Board,
the University’s (Alumni) Class Leadership Program and the Doctoral Student
Organization board. She also serves on a Medical Advisory Board in a village
in New York where she works to promote the field of nursing and proudly
represents Penn.
18 19The Honorary Alumni Award
Faculty
& Dean’s
Awards
Richard J. Pinola, is a Principal in Fortuna Capital Advisors, LLC, Investment Counselors and
the retired Chief Executive Officer of Right Management Consultants. During his storied career
in finance, he also served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company and was a CPA with PriceWaterhouse and Co. He is currently on the boards of Visiting
Nurse Society of Greater Philadelphia and King’s College and serves on the national board of the
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA.
Mr. Pinola has been a true friend and supporter of Penn Nursing. He has championed the School and
its mission through his commitment to the Advisory Board of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study
of the History of Nursing and through his co-chairmanship of the Innovation Committee of the Penn
Nursing Board of Overseers. The Innovation Committee is a critical strategic voice for the School,
particularly during Penn Nursing’s Innovating for Life and Living Campaign. Mr. Pinola’s leadership
of the committee has been instrumental for Penn Nursing innovation, as has his and his family’s
recent investment in the School that established The Krista and Rich Pinola Fund for Innovation in
Nursing. This fund promotes cutting edge initiatives for students and faculty that will positively affect
education and research long into the future and impact global health. Mr. Pinola and his family have
generously supported Penn Nursing initiatives for over a decade, including Friends of Penn Nursing
and various student scholarships.
21Faculty Awards Dean’s Awards
SNAP - Student Nurses at Penn Undergraduate Award for Teaching Dean’s Student Award
For your excellence in teaching and for the exceptional teaching experiences you provide that stimulate, Awarded to a graduating PhD, master’s, or undergraduate student who epitomizes the philosophy
inspire, and challenge our undergraduate students. of the School of Nursing.
Cynthia Anne Connolly, Nu’80, GR’99, GNC’01, PhD, Cecilia X. Wang, an undergraduate, is honored for her outstanding
RN, FAAN, is the Rosemarie B. Greco Term Endowed Associate leadership at the School of Nursing, as well as her commitment to
Professor in Advocacy. Dr. Connolly’s teaching excellence is community contributions. She has been dedicated to working with
demonstrated in her passion for both the subject matter and classroom the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP), where she
instruction. In the courses she teaches, Dr. Connolly skillfully balances served as President and Legislative Coordinator for a total of three
providing important insights and connections between the texts and years. During her term as President, Cecilia revitalized SNAP, making
current issues, while also letting the students lead the direction of the role of President more visible and reaching out to both BSN and
the discussion based upon what they find interesting. She shares the ABSN students at Penn Nursing, among other achievements. Cecilia
wisdom acquired during her years of pediatric nursing and impresses also served as Communication/Outreach Chair and Secretary of the
upon the undergraduates never to think they are “just” nurses, but that Nursing Student Leadership Council. She was a student representative
through their unique perspective and interactions with patients they can for several campus-wide events hosted by Penn Nursing Global Health
be advocates for patients and for needed changes in healthcare. Dr. Connolly consistently goes above Office including sitting on the Steering Committee of the Qigong for Life and Wellness event with
and beyond for Penn Nursing students. She took it upon herself to start a new and innovative minor: Master Yin Quan. Under her student leadership, she secured partnerships with student groups across
History, Health, and the Humanities. Through the classes for this minor, students build a bridge campus and encouraged many students to partake in this wellness event. Her contributions to the Penn
between the humanities and sciences to fulfill themselves intellectually, build self-awareness, develop Sustainability Office resulted in the development of an Integrated Sustainability Across Curriculum
empathy, and consider social justice and health-related phenomena through a new lens. course. Cecilia is active as a volunteer for Books Through Bars and various soup kitchens. She is also a
leader in Alpha Phi Omega, a coeducational service organization, where she served as the Fundraiser Chair,
coordinating large scale events in order to raise money for impactful local organizations and charities.
DSO - Barbara J. Lowery Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award Dean’s Award for Exemplary Teaching
For advancing nursing science through your exemplary and unwavering doctoral student mentorship. For your unwavering commitment to educational leadership across the curriculum and for developing
innovative teaching methods that stimulate, inspire, and challenge students.
Mary D. Naylor, GNu’73, GR’82, PhD, RN, FAAN, is
the Marian S. Ware Professor in Gerontology and Director of the Kimberly Kovach Trout, Nu’80, GNu’87, GR’05, PhD,
NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health (NCTH). Dr. CNM, APRN, FACNM, is an Assistant Professor of Women’s Health
Naylor’s priority is to best meet the needs of doctoral students so in the Department of Family and Community Health, and serves as
that they may learn, grow as researchers, and excel in their careers. the Track Lead for the Nurse-Midwifery Graduate Program. Dr. Trout
She leads by example, and she inspires doctoral students to reach teaches through her nurse-midwifery clinical practice at Pennsylvania
their career potential with her relentless dedication to advancing Hospital, where she integrates didactic lessons with clinical teaching for
health sciences literature, her leadership in directing the work of top Health Care of Childbearing Women Theory & Clinical, Intrapartum/
researchers, and her accomplishments in advocating for the passage Postpartum/Newborn Care Theory & Clinical, and Culture of Birth.
of significant pieces of evidence-based interventions. Through Her contributions to these courses include restructuring content to
Dr. Naylor’s creation of the Scholars Forum at the NCTH, she has enhance retention and inserting practicum experiences for more hands-
facilitated vital mentorship for pre- and post-docs at the School of Nursing. Dr. Naylor is committed on learning, ensuring clearer understanding of difficult material and
to creating an inclusive environment where early career nurse scientists can grow and learn from one the development of safer practitioners. Taking care to incorporate advances in pedagogical research,
another. Not only does she encourage participation of doctoral students at NCTH meetings, but she Dr. Trout engages her students through techniques like game theory, the use of case studies, and
has also invited doctoral students to contribute substantially in every stage of the research process: performance-based testing. She has also had a lasting impact outside of the classroom, as former
from the inception of the research question to being a first author on a peer-reviewed publication. students take note of her generosity and genuine care in her mentorship and dedication to growing the
Dr. Naylor represents the best values and ideals for what a doctoral student at the University of next generation of clinicians and researchers. Her enthusiasm is contagious, as one student notes that
Pennsylvania seeks and requires from a mentor. “hers is a model of both teaching and sustainable collaboration, a push for the highest standards while
maintaining the joy of doing research in the first place.”
22 23Dean’s Awards Dean’s Awards
Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Advising
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence For your excellence in undergraduate advising and for fostering the academic, professional, and personal
For your demonstrated excellence in teaching and for your exceptional knowledge, skill, and dedication development of students.
in the education and development of our students.
Beth Quigley, GNu’89, MSN, RN, CRNP, is an Advanced Senior Lecturer in the
Department of Family and Community Health. Ms. Quigley has had a pronounced
LoriAnn Winner, MSN, CRNA, APN-A, is a Senior Lecturer positive impact on students, both in her assigned cohort of advisees and in her
in the Biobehavioral Health Sciences Department, and is the Associate regular interactions with those enrolled in her courses. Her advisees have found
Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice for Nurse Anesthetists in her a role model whose influence goes well beyond helping them to pick and
(DNP-NA) degree program. She teaches multiple classes for the register for their courses. She has supported them through their professional growth
DNP-NA program, including Clinical Fieldwork for Nurse Anesthesia with recommendation letters, job searches, and help with certification processes.
Practice I & II, Basic and Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Dr. Quigley’s role as an academic guide through study strategies and curricular
Practice, and several Nurse Anesthesia residencies. Ms. Winner is a requirements is especially appreciated among her students, given the difficult nature
of her course, Integrated Anatomy, Physiology, and Physical Examination. Equally important is the overall sense of
thoroughly engaged instructor, contributing in a number of service
comfort that Ms. Quigley provides for her advisees and students. Many credit her for their continued success at the
capacities that broaden the anesthesia knowledge that she brings
School of Nursing, and note the understanding, kindness, and encouragement she brings to their most challenging
back to her students. She writes questions for the board examination,
moments in and out of the classroom. According to one student, “Professor Quigley is the reason why I can call Penn
is a Section Editor for the International Student Journal of Nurse Nursing home. She served as the foundation and driving force for me finding the support system and team I needed.”
Anesthetists (ISJNA), and serves on the board for the New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
She is a consummate learner, as evidenced by the fact that she is currently working to obtain a Penn
Nursing PhD, and she instills that same passion for the pursuit of knowledge in her students. Ms. Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship
Winner advocates for her students, often working to help them get published in the ISJNA, and For your sustained and significant contributions, and service to the School.
ensuring that all learning needs are met and questions answered. She has been a formative presence
for the DNP-NA program and its cohorts. Cynthia Anne Connolly, Nu’80, GR’99, GNC’01, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Rosemarie
B. Greco Term Endowed Associate Professor in Advocacy. Dr. Connolly’s efforts in the
most recent initiative to evaluate the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program this past year
contributed to ensuring the program is of the highest quality and keeps us competitive.
This effort involved appointing and directing an advisory committee of colleagues,
researching and reviewing the practices of more than twenty peer programs, studying
Dean’s Award for Exemplary Professional Practice
current literature and data on the subject, soliciting feedback from current students
For excellence in clinical or professional nursing practice and for the integration of practice into
and alumni, and engaging in discussion with faculty in a number of interviews and
scholarship and teaching. group meetings. She then presented her findings to faculty, and will be managing the
orientation and current curriculum for our next incoming group of ABSN students. In her work on this project,
Dr. Connolly found ways to ensure that the students in this program are getting the engagement and education
Amy M. Sawyer, GR’07, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor
that represents Penn Nursing at its fullest potential. This eminently thorough and sustained effort is evidence of
of Sleep & Health Behavior and Clinician Scientist & Educator in
Dr. Connolly’s commitment to the School’s education mission and the School community at large.
Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Science at the Corporal Michael
J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC). Dr. Sawyer has advanced
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) implementation at the CMCVAMC Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship
in short order, bringing structure and efficiency to projects and For your sustained and significant contributions, and service to the School.
processes and working to integrate EBP in less than a year. She has
led a number of initiatives that have transformed the VA’s relationship Dawn Elizabeth Bent, DNP, MSN, CRNA is a Lecturer and Program Administrator
with EBP, research, and nurse education. Her contributions at the for the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program. She is receiving this award for her leadership
CMCVAMC include leading and reorganizing the EBP Committee, in restructuring and revitalizing the Nurse Anesthesia Program, her successful
organizing an EBP retreat for the Department of Nursing (the first of implementation of the DNP-CRNA program, and for her unwavering commitment to the
its kind), leading the charge to reinstitute quarterly Nursing Research Grand Rounds, spearheading success of her students. When she assumed her Program Administrator role, Dr. Bent
and managing the first Penn Nursing DNP capstone projects at the VA, expanding the VA’s DNP/PhD held open forums for students and advocated for beneficial program changes based on
their feedback. She has also worked towards a more inclusive environment in healthcare,
student collaboration model, and reviewing and improving policies and procedures to better facilitate
participating in the nationwide Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program
EBP projects. Dr. Sawyer models a collaborative and collegial approach in all projects, bringing
and preparing students of color for a successful career through her mentorship. Her
together constituents from a range of specialties and experiences to ensure that our veterans receive nominators write, “Dr. Bent always works to promote an environment centered on communication, collaboration,
the best care informed by the latest research. and student wellness. These are essential elements of any successful program, but they are often overlooked.”
Dr. Bent has committed herself to the future of Nurse Anesthesia at Penn Nursing and beyond, and has been a
tremendously positive influence on her students and colleagues.
24 25University Awards
The faculty, students, staff, and alumni of the School of Nursing
Congratulate and Celebrate the Teaching Excellence of
University Lisa Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN
Honors &
Awards
Associate Professor of Nursing, a Calvin Bland Fellow, and the Assistant Dean for
Diversity and Inclusivity, has been honored with the University’s 2019 Lindback
Award for Distinguished Teaching.
2019 Recipient of
The Lindback Award
for Distinguished Teaching
26 27University Awards University Awards
The faculty, students, staff, and alumni of the School of Nursing The faculty, students, staff, and alumni of the School of Nursing
Congratulate and Celebrate the Teaching & Mentoring Excellence of Congratulate and Celebrate the Advising Excellence of
Linda Aiken, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN Jianghong Liu, PhD, RN, FAAN
The Claire M. Fagin Leadership Professor in Nursing and Director, Center for Health Associate professor of nursing in Penn Nursing and associate professor of public
Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), has been honored with the University’s Provost’s health in the Perelman School of Medicine was presented with The Trustees Council
Award for Distinguished PhD Teaching and Mentoring. This is the first time a member of of Penn Women’s (TCPW) 7th Annual Advising Award at the TCPW
Penn Nursing’s standing or associated faculty has won this award. Fall Conference on November 8, 2018.
2019 Recipient of 2018 Recipient of
The Provost’s Award for PhD The Trustees Council of Penn Women
Teaching and Mentoring Undergraduate Advising Award
28 29University Awards University Awards
The faculty, students, staff, and alumni of the School of Nursing
Congratulate and Celebrate
President’s
Terri H. Lipman, PhD, CRNP, FAAN Engagement Prize
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement, the Miriam Stirl Endowed Term Professor of José Á. Maciel, Nu’19 and Antonio E. Renteria, Nu’19
Nutrition, and Professor of Nursing of Children at the School of Nursing, along with her partners
at Inthedance, LLC, have been named the recipients of the 2019 Provost-Netter Center Maciel and Renteria’s project – Cultivando Juntos –will pioneer a community-based
Faculty-Community Partnership Award which recognizes sustained and productive
curriculum in the agricultural workplaces of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Featured in
university/community partnerships.
the PBS documentary, Unnatural Causes, Kennett Square’s mushroom industry creates sta-
ble income opportunities year-round. However, the physical work is grueling, involving
frequent lifting, prolonged kneeling, and repetitive manual tasks in tight spaces. Cultivando
2019 Recipient of Juntos will help to alleviate this working environment’s negative effects on the health
The Provost-Netter Center of farmworkers, many of whom are Latinx immigrants. Maciel and Renteria are being
mentored by Adriana Perez, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, Assistant Professor in Penn Nursing’s
Faculty-Community Partnership Award Department of Family and Community Health.
30 31University Awards University Awards
University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania
Honorary Degree Honorary Degree
Neville E. Strumpf, PhD, Professor of Nursing and Dean Emerita, will receive an honorary Denis Mukwege, MD, PhD, the physician, surgeon, and human rights activist who recently
doctor of sciences degree during the University of Pennsylvania commencement on Monday, May 20, won a Nobel Peace Prize and was the recipient of the 2016 Penn Nursing Renfield Foundation Award
2019. for Global Women’s Health, will receive an honorary doctor of sciences degree during the University
of Pennsylvania commencement on Monday, May 20, 2019.
Dr. Strumpf is a renowned educator and expert in the nursing care of older adults. During her tenure
at Penn’s School of Nursing from 1982 until her retirement in 2008, she founded and was director of Dr. Mukwege is internationally recognized as an advocate on behalf of sexual-violence survivors and
the School’s Center of Gerontologic Nursing Research and its Hartford Foundation Center of Geriatric for his efforts to bring greater global attention to the crimes of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
Nursing Excellence. She also served as interim dean of the School, and for 15 years she directed its As the founder of Panzi Hospital at Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mukwege helped
nationally top-ranked Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program. Under her leadership and innovative develop a holistic response for victims of gender-based sexual violence committed by armed groups
scholarship, Penn Nursing was among the first to integrate gerontology into the undergraduate in that region. This pioneering model of integrating psychological and medical care, legal assistance,
curriculum. and socio-economic support has been implemented in countries across Africa.
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