2020 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing
Pinning ceremonies are a longstanding tradition signifying the completion of academic requirements for becoming a nurse and serve as a way of welcoming newly graduated nurses into the profession. The baccalaureate nursing graduates of Worcester State University class of 2020, listed below, have accomplished an enormous amount, despite the most uncertain of times.
This virtual pinning ceremony aims to celebrate their dedication to their academics and their chosen profession. These graduates have earned their pin as a symbol of their hard work and their preparedness to serve their communities as nurses. This celebration will serve as a culmination of their time at Worcester State University. Their future is filled with endless possibilities.
Congratulations graduates!
Order of Ceremony
Greetings from the President of Worcester State University
President Barry Maloney
Greetings from the Dean of the School of Education, Health, and Natural Science
Linda Larrivee, PhD
Welcome and Introduction
Paula Bylaska-Davies, PhD, RN,
Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing
Presentation of Awards
Nursing Faculty Presentation of Student Awards
Janna Trombley, MS, RN; Amanda Cornine, MS, RN, CNE
Academic Achievement Awards 2019-2020
Rachel Stier
Ann “Annie” Dolan Nursing Award for Compassion
James Frederick
The Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Award
Olivia Saisa
The Dr. Paula L. Dufresne-Sullivan Humanitarian Award
Laura Ernst
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital Award for Nursing Clinical Excellence
Laura Fuertes
The Worcester State Foundation Nursing Academic Major Award
Melissa Ledbetter
Dr. Jean and Michael Campaniello Nursing Award
Nursing Pinning Ceremony Awards 2019-2020
Clinical Excellence in the Art and Science of Nursing
Florence Nightingale Award
Nurse of the Future
Student Nursing Association
Presentation of Pins
Each graduate selected a significant person in their life to pin them.
Worcester State University Pre-Licensure Graduates
Brian Buachie Aphram
Kelly N. Austin*+
Mallory Joelyn Breen*+
Virginia L. Chacon Lopez*
Erica M. Charbonneau
Abigail J. Chrisafideis
Elizabeth S. Croteau
Tina C. DiCicco
Caitlyn E. Dowd*+
Olivia J. Durocher*
Dong Liang Dzindolet*+
Samantha E. Ellis*
Laura E. Ernst*+
Katherine Mary Gagnon*+
Karalyn E. Gallella
Grady O. Harris*+
Samantha A. Howe
Thatilla Jacob
Megan Ann LaMonda*+
Shaye Marie Lane
Kenzie M. McCormick
Miriam A. Mendez*
Mary W. Muthiora
Michelle Louise Luna Paspe*+
Colette A. Patenaude*+
Danielle M. Pugsley*
Jacquelynn K. Rondeau**+
Olivia R. Saisa
Gabriela DaCosta Saliga*
Katherine V. Shreve
Katelyn Elizabeth Stevens
Rachel Olivia Stier**+
Keara Ann Sullivan*+
Ayeh Tanteh**+
Casey M. Trefry*+
Chanelle A. Venturini
Megan E. Villemaire
Shavonne Yoho**
Minrong Zheng
Worcester State University RN-BS Graduates
Judith A. Allen
Veronica A. Campoverde
Anita M. Carbone
Lindsay J. Carlson
Kristin M. Carpenter
Lediana Cerri
Jodi Rae Darby
Son H. Dinh
James D. Frederick
Laura Lee Fuertes
Danielle S. Gomes
Carmen M. Hicks
Alex J. Hidenfelter
Catherine W. Kamwithi*+
Bridget Leigh Kupfer
Shauna R. Kutzko
Mai N. Ly*
Danielle J. Meservey
Jackline N. Mutitu
Kim L. Phan
Angeli D. Rivera
Benita Sarno
* Denotes Cum Laude Honors
** Denotes Magna Cum Laude Honors
+ Denotes induction into Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society, Iota Phi Chapter
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
Caitlin Dowd, Student Nurses Association President
I solemnly pledge in the presence of this assembly to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and will not take or administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standards of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my profession. I will endeavor to collaborate with all of the members of the healthcare team and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
Passing of the Lamp
Caitlin Dowd, Student Nurses Association President
Quinn Ferreira, Student Nurses Association President-Elect
Recognition
Worcester State University Administrators
Barry M. Maloney, President
Lois Wims, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Linda Larrivee, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education, Health, and Natural Sciences
Roberta Kyle, Ed.D., Associate VP for Continuing Education & Dean of Graduate Studies
Sara Grady, M.B.A., Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Professional Development
Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing Faculty
Paula Bylaska-Davies, Ph.D, RN Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing
William Chadbourne, MS, RN
Stephanie Chalupka, Ed.D, RN, PHCNS-BC, FAAOHN, FNAP
Amanda Cornine, MS, RN, CNE
Melissa Duprey, Ed.D., MSN, RN, CNE
Cheryl Hersperger, Ph.D, RN, PHNA-BC
Karen Hunt, MS, RN, RD, CNE
Theresa Khoury, DNP, RN
Angela Latter, MS, RN
Robyn Leo, MS, RN
Julia McNeil, MSN, RN
Michelle Page, DNP, RN
Danielle Shaver, MS, RN, CNE
Janna Trombley, MS, RN
Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing Staff
Gina Fleury, MS, RN: Clinical Resource Coordinator
Deirdre Palmer, MS, RN: Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator
Liz DelSignore: BS, RN: LPN to BS Coordinator
Amy Poehler: Administrative Assistant
Claudia Cullen: Clerk
National Student Nurses Association, Worcester State University Chapter
Angela Latter, MS, RN: Student Nurses Association Faculty Co-Advisor
Danielle Shaver, MS, RN, CNE: Student Nurses Association Faculty Co-Advisor
Senior Student Officers
Caitlin Dowd: Student Nurses Association President
Casey Trefry: Student Nurses Association Vice President
Megan LaMonda: Student Nurses Association Treasurer
Liang Dzindolet: Student Nurses Association Secretary and MaSNA Secretary
Laura Ernst: Student Nurses Association Community Awareness Chair and MaSNA Population and Global Health Chair
Ayeh Tanteh: MaSNA Region 3 Chair
Pinning Committee 2020
Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing Worcester State University
Faculty Advisors
Amanda Cornine, MS, RN, CNE
Karen Hunt, MS, RN, RD, CNE
Staff Members
Claudia Cullen, Clerk
Amy Poehler, Administrative Assistant
Senior Student Members
Jodi Darby
Caitlin Dowd
Dong Liang Dzindolet
Megan Lamonda
Danielle Pugsley
Rachel Stier
Casey Trefry