UK College of Nursing Honors Outstanding Alumni
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2010) − The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and in honor of this significant milestone, the college honored outstanding alumni for their countless accomplishments and contributions within the Commonwealth and across the nation, at a brunch in their honor held at the Lansdowne Signature Club over UK's Homecoming weekend.
Since the establishment of the college in 1960, the mission of the UK College of Nursing has been to create innovative educational programs and become one of the top nursing programs in the nation. The solid foundation that was laid in the early years grew under the leadership provided by Deans Marcia Dake, Marion McKenna, Carolyn Williams and Jane Kirschling.
For the more than 5,000 alumni who have graduated from the College of Nursing since the first graduating class in 1964, their connection to the college has had both personal and institutional dimensions. Alumni have built rewarding careers and in doing so, have helped to advance the college's reputation through their contributions to the profession as well as to meeting the health care needs of Kentuckians and others.
“It is very exciting to recognize the contributions of 50 College of Nursing alumni as part of our 50th anniversary year long celebration," said Jane Kirschling, dean of the College of Nursing. "Each of the alumni who were honored are an important part of the College’s legacy. Their contributions over the years exemplify that UK nursing alumni are committed to nursing excellence and that individually and collectively they make a difference in the lives of those they serve. To each, I send my heartfelt appreciation for proving, year after year, that partnership and collaboration are still the most powerful tools in health care.”
The outstanding alumni honored at the alumni brunch were:
Melissa D. Avery
MSN 1982
Lora H. Beebe
MSN 1989, PhD 2000
Victoria M. Bradley
DNP 2005
Susan Brooks
BSN 1975
Pat A. Calico
BSN 1965
Janet S. Carpenter
MSN 1992, PhD 1996
Patricia C. Clark
MSN 1983
Marla J. DeJong
PhD 2005
Jane D. Englebright
BSN 1981
Linda B Gorton
BSN 1971
Nancy Dickenson-Hazard
B.S.N. 1968
Sue Thomas Hegyvary
B.S.N. 1965
Alice Gertrude Herman
M.S.N. 1972
Sheila E. Highgenboten
BSN 1974
Karen S. Hill
BSN 1987, MSN 1990, DNP 2010
Vicki Hines-Martin
PhD 1994
Patricia B. Howard
MSN 1980, PhD 1992
Patty K. Howard
BSN 1983, MSN 1990, PhD 2004
Sherry Holmes
BSN 1972, MSN 1982
Tonda L. Hughes
MSN 1981
Marsha L. Hughes-Rease
BSN 1972
Barbara R. Kitchen
MSN 1986, DNP 2005
Patricia A. Kurtz
BSN 1979
Melanie Lutenbacher
PhD 1994
Rosalie O’Dell Mainous
PhD 1996
Chris H. Mays
BSN 1980
Linda L. Moneyham
MSN 1980
Sarah D. Moore
BSN 1969, MSN 1976
Erla J. Mowbray
MSN 1985
Marilyn J. Musacchio
MSN 1972
Lynne G. Pearcey
MSN 1976
Deborah B. Reed
BSN 1974, MSN 1992, PhD 1997
Patricia A. Rice
MSN 1976
Carol A. Riker
MSN 1974
Karen M. Robinson
MSN 1977
Karen R. Robinson
BSN 1977
Deborah L. Royalty
BSN 1974
Cynda Hylton Rushton
B.S.N. 1978
Juliann G. Sebastian
BSN 1974, MSN 1977
Karen H. Sexton
MSN 1983, PhD 1996
Crystal R. Sherman
BSN 2000
Sally G. Siebert
BSN 1985
Kevin L. Smith
MSN 1985
Eula J. Spears
BSN 1965
Marcia K. Stanhope
BSN 1967
Karen A. Stefaniak
MSN 1982
Kathleen D. Wagner
BSN 1982, MSN 1987
Elizabeth (Betsy) Elder Weiner
B.S.N. 1975
Gail E. Wise
BSN 1975, MSN 1980
Gail A. Wolf
MSN 1978
Jane Younger
MSN 1973