HANCEVILLE – The faculty of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in celebration of a successful year that was topped off by the program’s achievement of earning the National League for Nursing’s prestigious designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing EducationTM for 2016-2020. The college is one of only 15 to earn the distinction this year, and one of only two colleges and universities in the state. Lisa German, dean of Health Sciences, praised the faculty for their “dogged determination” in all they do to ensure the success of their students and the program.
Pictured from left are, seated: Katie Roper, nursing instructor; Donna Lee, nursing instructor; Disha Patel, nursing instructor; Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State; Deborah “Pepper” Hoover, director of nursing; Lisa German, dean of Health Sciences; Ann Culpepper, coordinator of clinical learning; Johnny McMoy, College Dean; standing: Mechelle Baker, nursing secretary; Janet Brown, nursing instructor; Tara Richard, nursing instructor; Diane Wilhite, nursing instructor, Miranda Smith nursing instructor; Megan Zerillo, nursing instructor; Karen Walton, BOOST project director; Alicia Standridge, nursing instructor; Shea Mobley, nursing instructor, Amy Burtram, clinical supervisor; Jennifer Dunkle, nursing administrative assistant; Mary Medendorp, simulation lab coordinator; Meredith Hiatt, nursing instructor; Susan Copeland, nursing instructor and Tanya Shearer, BOOST project assistant.
