2021 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 2021, 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

Welcome & Remarks

Greetings from the President of Worcester State University
President Barry M. Maloney

Greetings from the Dean of the School of Education, Health, and Natural Science
Linda Larrivee, Ph.D.  

Welcome and Introduction
Paula Bylaska-Davies, Ph.D., RN,
Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing

Presentation of Awards

Nursing Faculty Presentation of Student Awards
Danielle Shaver, MS, RN, CNE
Julia McNeil, MSN, RN

Nursing Pinning Ceremony Awards

Clinical Excellence in the Art and Science of Nursing
Florence Nightingale Award
Nurse of the Future
Student Nursing Association

Presentation of Pins

Each graduate has the opportunity to be pinned by a significant person in their COVID “bubble” during the Campus Commencement Experience ceremony in May.

Worcester State University Pre-Licensure Graduates

Dominique Teresa Alves^*+
Amanda Jane Babbitt^**
Sydney E. Beless^*
Catherine E. Blatchford^*+
Haley R. Brown^*+
Caitlin E. Cafarella^*+
Rachel E. Casey
Elena A. Chechile^*
Caroline A. Cyr
Hade Dabbagh^*
Rachel E. Dixson^*+
Katelyn R. Duca
Sarah E. Duff^*+
Ashley J. Eskett^*+
Juan Espinal^*
Emily R. Finnegan^**+
Morgan O. Fontana
Jessica C. Fournier
Katrina Marie Garbacik^**+
Emily A. George
Stephen W. Healy^*+
Vanessa C. Holmes
Kathryn L. Johnston^*
Lyan Khanji^*
Alexis K. King^*+
Kelsey J. Konow^*
Sophia A. Kontoes
Madison N. Kuzio
Kimberly A. Landry
Grace M. Lapan^*+
André Filipe Ramos Lopes^*+
Theresa E. McMahon^*
Megan A. Miller^**
Pamela Osesenaga Osaighale^**+
Kayden M. O'Sullivan
Mackenzie Erin Pelletier^**+
Madison R. Pelletier
Sarah E. Pettine
Jenise Louise Richard
Natalie J. Ross
Emily Ann Shorey^*
Rachel E. Stelmach^**
Alyssa M. Strapponi
Anita J. Swift^**+
Caroline Colby Tuttle^*+
Gladys E. Urzua^**
Michaella Vecchiarelli
Claudia A. Webb

Worcester State University RN-BS Graduates

Adesina Adegoke^**
Antea Alexander^**
Christian Capoccia
Ana Paula DeCarvalho^**
Jenna A. Eddy
Courtney Gaudette^**
Lyndsay R. Jansson^*
Sheena M. Johnson^**
Breana L. Keegan^***
Joseph K. Kum^**
Melissa E. Landry^**
Bruce Marchand^**
Tatiana Mesa
Jules Rezidor^**
Adreanna Rodriguez^**
Jennifer G. Stell
Kassandra Sanchez^**
Rachana Tuladhar^*
Lindsey Marie Walczak^*

* Denotes Cum Laude Honors
** Denotes Magna Cum Laude Honors
*** Denotes Summa Magna Cum Laude Honors
+ Denotes induction into Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society, Iota Phi Chapter

The Florence Nightingale Pledge

Led by Rachel Casey, Senior Nursing Student

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.

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
Theresa Khoury, DNP, RN
Augusta Ishola MS, RN, FNP-BC, WCC, CRRN
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
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 Officer

Stephen Healy: Vice President, WSU Chapter & Region 4 Chair for MaSNA

Pinning Committee 2021

Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing Worcester State University

Faculty Advisors

Amanda Cornine, MS, RN, CNE
Theresa Khoury, DNP, RN
Julia McNeil, MSN, RN

Staff Members

Claudia Cullen, Clerk
Amy Poehler, Administrative Assistant

Senior Student Members

Sydney Beless
Caroline Cyr
Alexis King
Sophia Kontoes
Therese McMahon
Kayden O’Sullivan
Sarah Pettine
Natalie Ross
Alyssa Strapponi
Anita Swift
Claudia Webb

Dedications

In Memory of Nicole Lauren Fontaine, BSN Class of 2017

In Honor of Pamela Osesenaga Osaighale, BSN Class of 2021, in memory of her sister, Naomi Oseremen Osaighale