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Good Samaritan Foundation Recognizes 16 SON Faculty

Congratulations to our School of Nursing faculty members recognized by the Good Samaritan Foundation’s Excellence in Nursing (EIN) Awards! These prestigious awards celebrate nurses who lead with compassion, inspire through mentorship, and serve with dedication.

Nominated by peers and selected by a panel of clinical leaders, our faculty honorees exemplify excellence in nursing education and practice. We are proud to celebrate their remarkable contributions to our students, patients, and communities.

Gold Award:

  • Morgan Cangelosi, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CCRN

Bronze Award:

  • Safa'a Al-Arabi, PhD, MPH, MSN, CNL, RN
  • Ofonime Bleess, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, ENP-C
  • Jill Bryant-Bova, DNP, BS, RN, LNCC, CPHQ, NE-BC
  • Meredith Ford, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
  • Vera Gibb, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AQH, CCTP
  • Latia Hickerson, PhD, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE
  • Amber High, DNP, APRN, CRNA, CNE, NC-BC
  • Shinu Joy, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN
  • Cheryl Juneau, DrPH, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
  • Susan Lesser, PhD, MSN, RN-BC
  • Bushra Manakatt, DNP, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
  • Tina Mathers, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, CNE
  • Carmelita Prokopiou, DNP, MBA, APRN-CNS, AOCN, CPHQ, NE-BC, CPHON, CNE (retired)
  • Cora Rabe, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CHSE, CPHQ
  • Lisa Wagner, PhD, MPH, BA, RNC, CNE