Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing (MSWSPN) celebrated their 88th graduating class on June 22, 2023 in the auditorium at Geneva High School.
The ceremony was also lived streamed on fingerlakes1.com so that family members, friends and others could share the special moment with the graduates.
Graduation photos can be viewed on Flickr and accessed from Finger Lakes Health’s website at www.flhealth.org and the streaming video can be viewed at https://youtube.com/live/h5yBgsyRdko
The class of ten students is now eligible to take their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam. Graduates include: Crystal Crawford (Rochester); Alison Dockstader (Bath); Jacqueline Fedchak (North Chili); Lindsay Giovannini (Waterloo); Paulina Motley (Rochester); Jane Knoble (Rochester); Melissa Plantz (Phelps); Melanie Premo (Lyons); Madelynn Same (Geneva) and India Tyler (Geneva).
Kathleen Mills, MS, RN, gave the Director’s Address and presented diplomas to the graduating students. Deanna Mills, MS, RN, Program Coordinator and Nichole McDermott, MS, RN, CNE presented the graduates with their pins. The class address was delivered by Jacqueline Fedchak.
Deanna Mills presented the special awards.
- Lindsey Giovannini was recognized with the Fidelia Harmon Memorial Award for highest academic achievement in the nursing program.
- Crystal Crawford was awarded the MSWSPN Service Award given for outstanding service in medical/surgical nursing.
- Lindsey Giovannini received the Marion S. Whelan Memorial Award, given to a graduate practical nurse who so well exemplifies the characteristics of dedication to nursing and self-discipline which were not only a part of Miss Whelan’s life but are exemplified every day in the professionalism and dedication shown by the nurses in the Finger Lakes Health Education Department and throughout the organization.
- The Alice Bergstresser Memorial Award is given to the graduate practical nurse who exemplifies the characteristics Alice portrayed in her everyday living; namely, determination, dedication and compassion. Jane Knoble and Madelynn Same were honored with this award.
- Jacqueline Fedchak received the Advocate Award, given to the given to the graduate practical nurse who has shown the qualities most important to healthcare delivery; caring, quality, professionalism and passion.
Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing, one of only three hospital-based nursing programs in New York State, was founded in 1956. Since that time, it has graduated over 1,800 nurses. MSWSPN was ranked as one of the Best Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs in New York by Nursing Schools Almanac. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023 for their outstanding achievements.
Finger Lakes Health offers a Tuition Buy Back program that provides eligible Finger Lakes Health employees in job categories including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs to BSNs) and Medical Technologists with assistance in repaying student loan debt.
To learn more about Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing please visit mswspn.com or call (315) 787-4005.
Photo Caption:
Congratulations to the Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing Class of 2023.
Back row: Madelyn Same, Lindsey Giovannini, Crystal Crawford, Melanie Premo, Paulina Motley, Jane Knoble.
Front row: India Tyler, Jacqueline Fedchak, Melissa Plantz, Alison Dockstader