Your Stories: Saint Mary’s Welcomes New Nurse Residency Graduates
December 11, 2024Categories: Colleague Corner
Saint Mary’s Hospital recently held a graduation ceremony to recognize the hard work and dedication of seven registered nurses who started in October 2023 and successfully completed a one-year, nationally recognized Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at the hospital. Stephanie Boccuzzi, M.Div., Mission Leader; Shawna Edwards, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer; Lisa Roy, MSN, RN, Manager, Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation (CNPPI); and Sally Silva, RN, NRP Coordinator, joined managers, directors, Nursing Professional Development Specialists, hospital colleagues, and families of the graduates to congratulate and recognize this milestone in their nursing career. Judy Bellemare, Chaplain, blessed the NRP graduation pins.
| Lisa Roy, RN, Manager, CNPPI, Kara Cerbone, RN, Emergency Department, Amanda Boccio, RN, Critical Care, Meghan Shilling, RN, O’Brien 4, Nathan McCooty, RN, O’Brien 4, Sally Silva, RN, NRP Coordinator, Natalie Egues, RN, Float Team, Robyn Cogle, RN, Xavier 3, Holly Hanson-Behuniak, RN, Critical Care, Shawna Edwards, DNP, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer |
Nathan McCooty, RN (Graduate, O’Brien 4) delivered an inspirational class address reflecting on the partnerships nurses form with patients and their loved ones. “Each patient has a unique story, and I’ve learned that listening is just as important as any treatment we provide. Nursing is more than just medical skills; it’s about connecting with patients and their families.” Nate ended his moving speech addressing his fellow graduates to say, “The camaraderie with each other this year was invaluable. We shared experiences, challenges, and lots of laughter which made the journey a lot less daunting. Being a part of the Nurse Residency Program was truly a blessing.”
Graduates Holly Hanson-Behuniak, Critical Care, and Meghan Shilling, O’Brien 4, received “Perfect Attendance Awards” for attending every seminar throughout the year. The graduation ceremony closed with all nurses in attendance standing together to recite "A Nurses Prayer." The graduates proudly presented their evidence-based projects following the ceremony.
Submitted by: Sally Silva RN, NRP Coordinator, Saint Mary’s Hospital.
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