Nazareth Holds Strong Presence at 2017 Rochester March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Gala
The Nazareth College Nursing program was honored at the 2017 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Gala this past weekend with awards. Alumna Sarah Insalaco Rector ‘11 was named nurse of the year in the Emergency Room category. Lisa Bonnlander ‘11 won the Critical Care category, and Bonnie Walden took the top spot for Quality & Risk Management. Jenna Marchese ‘15 was also a finalist for the Emergency Room category.
Nazareth Chair of Nursing Mary Maher (left), and Jenna Marchese '15 (right)
The March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Gala is held annually to honor those outstanding nurses who have shown excellence in their profession. Nazareth College’s nursing program is devoted to producing graduates who are passionate about helping others, and was the only Rochester area college to sponsor the event.
“Thanks to all of you who work tirelessly to make this an accomplishment which, not only gives us pride, but serves the people of our community in their healthcare needs,” said Nazareth President Daan Braveman.
Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth University graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
From left to right: Lisa Bonnlander '11, Nazareth Chair of Nursing Mary Maher, Sarah Insalaco Rector '11