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13th ANNUAL academic

excellence SERIES

CLARION UNIVERSITY—VENANGO

night of excellence
APRIL 23, 2018

6 P.M.
ROBERT W. RHOADES AUDITORIUM

CLARION UNIVERSITY—VENANGO

Night of Excellence
Monday, April 23, 2018
Robert W. Rhoades Center

Refreshments will be served in the foyer between the Auditorium and Gymnasium.

VIDEO AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
RHOADES LOUNGE, 6 P.M.-8 P.M.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)—NURS 202/Spring 2018
Rhett Ritchey
Gary Douglass

Courtney Kirkwood

Alyssa Harmon

Aaron Cline

Video – Cushing’s Syndrome—NURS 202/Spring 2018
Beau Shepherd
Connor Myers

Matt Wertman

Sequoia Henry

Kaelyn Ewing

Bulletin Board at Clarion Hospital: Patient/Staff Education on Incivility—NURS 212/Spring 2018
Samantha Hartle

Melissa Kelso

Dustin Young

Megan McMurray

Bulletin Board at UPMC Northwest: Patient/Staff Education on Pain Management—NURS 212/Spring 2018
Mark Brenizer

Melissa Kelsch

Jillian Benn

Bulletin Board at Meadville Medical Center: Patient/Staff Education on Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome—
NURS 212/Spring 2018
Shania Ditzenberger

Budget Project: New Medical Unit at a Hospital—NURS 234/Spring 2018
Bryce Altman

Harry Powell

Patient Education Poster: Diabetic Ketoacidosis—NURS 211/Fall 2018
Bethany Shouey

Patient Education Poster: Breast Self-Examination—NURS 211/Fall 2018
Karlie Childers

Kayla Nelson

Obstetric Care Culture Project: Care in Russia—NURS 102 Spring 2017
Autumn Babcock
Amanda Shingledecker

Keenan Kline

Stephanie Serrano

Alyce Wedekind

Elderly Safety in the Home Project: Fall Prevention—NURS 111/Fall 2016
Clay Kennemuth

Keilani Rupp

PRESENTATIONS
RHOADES AUDITORIUM, 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL IMAGING—CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
“Exploration of Specialization Opportunities in Medical Imaging Sciences”
Debra Altman, UPMC Northwest, and Carl Douglas

EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP—APPLIED LEARNING
“Use of Financial Modeling for Creating Unified Vision”
Dr. Kreag Danvers and Aaron Ritsig, Andrew Ritsig

EXCELLENCE IN ACTIVE CRITICAL THINKING—VENANGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
“Return on Investment in Education for Home Healthcare Careers”
Debie Lesko and Padraig McGrail, Sophia Sobina

EXCELLENCE IN RESPIRATORY CARE—CLASS OF 2018 PROJECT
“Promotion of Respiratory Care Career Opportunities”
Grzegorz Sambor and Tara Reisinger

EXCELLENCE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT—EQUESTRIAN CLUB
“Service Above and Beyond”
Dalyann Fuller

EXCELLENCE IN NURSING—PROJECTS AND EVENTS
“Invitation to Review Class 2018 Projects”
“Day of Excellence – An Interdisciplinary Event on May 1”
Christine Weidle and Grzegorz Sambor

EXCELLENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES—
LIFELONG LEARNING
“Every Step on the Nursing Ladder”
Dr. Jeffery Allen, Dean, and Robin Bilan

In Appreciation
In preparing for this event recognizing our students’ academic achievements,
we are thankful for the support of Venango faculty, staff and administration, and our audience.
With our students, we thank their families, friends, and classmates who also
support our campus community’s efforts to seek academic excellence.
Thank you for joining us for this evening’s celebration.

It is the policy of Clarion University of Pennsylvania that there shall be equal opportunity in all of its educational programs, services, and benefits, and there shall be no discrimination with regard to a
student’s or prospective student’s gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual
orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 103 Carrier Administration Building, sfenske@clarion.
edu or phone 814-393-2351, or the Director of Social Equity, 210 Carrier Administration Building 16214-1232; Email asalsgiver@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the
Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.