Independence Program April 2021

OCommencementIndependence CampusG
April 23, 2021
Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of
this assembly to faithfully practice my profession of nursing.
I will do all in my power to make and maintain the highest
standards and practices of my profession.
I will hold in confidence all personal matters
committed to my keeping in the practice of my calling.
I will assist the physician in his work and will devote myself to
the welfare of my patients, my family, and my community.
I will endeavor to fulfill my rights and privileges
as a good citizen and take my share of responsibility
in promoting the health and welfare of the community.
I will constantly endeavor to increase my knowledge
and skills in nursing and to use them wisely.
I will zealously seek to nurse those who are ill
wherever they may be and whenever they are in need.
I will be active in assisting others in safeguarding and
promoting the health and happiness of mankind.

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O Hondros College of Nursing Commencement CeremonyG
April 23, 2021

Independence, OH
Processional

Greeting
Anthony Hibbs, MA
Master of Ceremonies

Student Speaker
Anna Ward

Awards Presentation
David Tanner, MSN, RN

Reading of Graduates and Pinning
Melanie Knight, MSN, RN and David Tanner, MSN, RN

Florence Nightingale Pledge
Melanie Knight, MSN, RN

Conferring of Diplomas
Dameron Kramer, MSN, RN and Tawnya Lawson, DNP, MS, RN

Closing Remarks
Anthony Hibbs, MA

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Practical Nursing Class (Fall 2020)

Henrietta Lardi Agalab Veronica Kayla Eason Elaine Louise Nicholson
Melanie Marie Armstrong Justyce Gray Pride Foss Endea Chauntel Porter
Ishonna Nikera Pratcher
Alisia Marie Austin April L. Freeman Janice Michelle S. Smith
Dontaya Denise Burts Amanda Nicole Gavolas Velvet Charise Thorpe
Hayley Marie Calhoun
Sandra Lynne Calhoun Carneia Isna Gibson Victoria Ann Tittel
Lakesha Daija Collins Brittney Lynn Gregory Mariah Cellese Weaver
Dominique Denise Debose Cosette Devon Harris Corteney Mignon White
Lindsey Nicole Dickman Ashley Renee Hawkins Antwonishia Marie Willis
Tenisha Maria Doniver Taylor Renee Langford
Cherrell Denise Dotson Alicia Renee’ Marshall
Angelina Nicole Munoz

Associate Degree in Nursing Class (Fall 2020)

Brittany Hoffman Bell Mya Chauntyl Glass Helecia Ann Vallery
Mary Alice Benton Sade Renee Hardrick Corine Nicole Williams
Rachel L. Cooper Johnneshia Mayola Larkin
Mone’ Sequoia Cross Tamera Lynn Short-Loyd

Practical Nursing Class (Winter 2021)

Arey Elizabeth Bell Valerie Jean Jones Brittania Tarshara Spears
Lloydann M.G. Daley Victoria Kokruda Jhermeisha L. Stevenson
Champaine Patricia Daniels Nicole Renee Lopez Brittany Alexandra Steward
Shameta Tiara Dixon LeKeysha Marie Lumpkin
Puspa Maya Ghimiray Luz Neida Merritt Francesh M. Torres
Lillian Leora Houston Natalie Amanda Nelson Visalden Trinity M. Villar
Shantaoionna L. Hughes Tomeka Marie Pemberton Breaya Bernadine Wilson
Danielle T.S. Johnson Rakeya Alexis Rivers

Associate Degree in Nursing Class (Winter 2021)

Tenequa Jovan Alexander Kayla Marie Jackson Beatrice Delaina Sims
Shirley Arrington Ashleigh Noel James Mona Tina Soe
Angela Jean Johnson
Trichelle Latrice Banks Deseree Nicole Mahoney Angela Mae Stead
Sherese Nicole Bearden Erik Hverven Maier Becky Marie Vavrus
Lakeyshia Arnell Cleveland Temur A. Mamukadze Anna Marie Ward
Courtney Lelan Meo Gloria Whittney Watson
Leah Marie Coso Danielle Marie Way
Charde Unique Crowder Amy Lynn Montz Sarah Faye Wright
Mercedes C. Danforth Meigen Carole Royster
Kanisha Kyree Hereford
Stephanie Marie Ipsaro

The lists appearing in this program should not be considered as an official list of graduates.

HCN Leadership

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry Wilkins
Senior Vice President of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Kramer, MA
Senior Vice President of Academics, PN & BSN Programs. . . . . .. . .Tawnya Lawson, DNP, MS, RN
Senior Vice President of Academics, ADN Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dameron Kramer, MSN, RN
Dean, Compliance and Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adam Bulizak, MA
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacqueline Merritt
Librarian and Academic Resource Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Smith, MSLS

INDEPENDENCE ADMINISTRATION

Campus Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Hibbs, MA
Campus Dean & Director of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melanie Knight, MSN, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Tanner, MSN, RN

Hondros College of Nursing Faculty

Louann Alexovich, MSN Kenneth Jurek, MA Lori Powers, BSN
Lydia Beard, MS Stacy Kelly, MSN Teena Roberts, MSN
Florence Lattimore, MSN
Seneca Booty, MSN Anita McKaney, MSN Kay Scherr, MSN
Donna Chojna, BSN Jacqueline Miranda, BSN Michael Schlais, PhD
Alieta Ciocea, PhD Michelle Morris, BSN Oksana Semenets, BSN
Pamela Combs, DNP Rand Mouradi, PhD Lisa Sombrio, MSN
Dina Cortese, MSN Michelle Ott, MSN
Sunita Dayal, MSN Julie Overholt, BSN Paula Walsh, BSN
Elonia Griffin, BSN Lauren Pietraroia, BSN Anne Zhang, MSN

Lisa Jouriles, BSN

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