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2025 GRADUATE AWARDS

MERVYN M. DYMALLY COLLEGE OF NURSING
14. DEAN’ S LEADERSHIP AWARD The award is given annually to a student whom the Dean of Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing has selected and demonstrates evidence of leadership, student governance, advocacy and community outreach. The student demonstrates dedication to nursing education and commitment to supporting nursing advancement.
15. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD The award is given annually to a student whom the Faculty of Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing has selected and demonstrates evidence of providing high quality patient-centered care, clinical excellence, compassion and commitment to clinical practice. The student demonstrates dedication to the nursing profession and the advancement of nursing practice.
16. EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT The faculty of the Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing established the Namahyoke Sockum Curtis excellence in Academic Achievement Award. The award is given annually to a student graduating with an outstanding grade point average and the strongest faculty recommendations attesting to overall academic and clinical achievement. The student demonstrates dedication to the nursing profession and commitment to supporting nursing excellence.
17. DAISY AWARD The DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’ s role in patient care, established this Student Award to provide colleges / schools of nursing a national recognition program that they may use to recognize and celebrate nursing students who demonstrate commitment to care and compassion and make the nurse-patient connection that makes such a difference in the healthcare experience.
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