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Nursing Students Recognized with GVSU Graduate Dean's Citation Awards
April 26, 2021
The Graduate School has the great pleasure to honor individuals who have distinguished themselves in graduate education at Grand Valley State University. The Dean’s Citation Awards for Academic Excellence are given to recognize the accomplishments of our students and faculty.
The Dean’s Citation Awards recognize excellence in academic performance in several categories. Graduate students are nominated for these awards by staff or faculty members, advisors, graduate program directors, and departmental chairs or school directors. The Dean of the Graduate School reviews the nominees and approves the final selection.
Grand Valley State University is extremely proud of the accomplishments of these graduate students and graduate faculty members. Congratulations to all!
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN THE DEGREE PROGRAM
Desiree N. Palmer, Doctor of Nursing Practice
OUTSTANDING FINAL PROJECT
Mary D. Chenge, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Project Title:
Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Home Based Primary
Care
Project Advisor: Dr. Dianne Conrad – Kirkhof College of Nursing
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OR PROFESSION
Lee Diener, Doctor of Nursing Practice
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO GVSU
Megan A. Buchman, Doctor of Nursing Practice
EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY
Rutendo Nyasvisvo, Doctor of Nursing Practice
3-MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION: 2021 First Place Winner
The Graduate School hosted GVSU’s sixth annual 3-Minute Thesis
(3MT) competition virtually on February 10, 2021. Students presented
their independent research in exactly three minutes with the aid of
one static PowerPoint slide. A panel of faculty judges from a
variety of disciplines at GVSU determined the winner.
Darby R. Disselkoen, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Presentation
Title: Teen Risk: The Provider's Responsibility?
Advisor: Dr.
Dianne Slager
See the full list of GVSU Graduate students who received the
Dean's Citation Awards: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/1Hh