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UNM College of Nursing Honors Outstanding Graduates
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing will be graduating approximately 170 nursing students this summer. The College customarily honors outstanding candidates in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs with awards based on their achievements. Awardees are nominated and selected by their faculty.
Pre-Licensure Academic Achievement Award
Award presented to a pre-licensure BSN student who is a leader and has truly demonstrated the values of the College – Academic Excellence, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.
2021 Summer Award Recipient: Jenna Hijar
Robin Armell Memorial Award
Award presented to a student based on their overall ability, with particular emphasis on communication skills and leadership potential.
2021 Summer Award Recipient: Jacob Justice
Graduate Academic Achievement Award
Award presented to an MSN or DNP student who is a leader and has truly demonstrated the values of the UNM College of Nursing – Academic Excellence, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Respect in other ways.
2021 Summer Award Recipient: Angelina Rodriguez
It is an honor to be recognized as the Graduate Academic Awardee with the College of Nursing. I am thankful for the all the support and guidance received throughout the MSN program because it has positioned me for success with all my future endeavors!
Outstanding New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium Dual Degree Award
Award presented to a NMNEC Community College student who is a leader and has truly demonstrated the values of the UNM College of Nursing – Academic Excellence, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.
2021 Summer Award Recipients: KimDung Bui, Central New Mexico Community College, Matthew Vigil, UNM Taos
RN-to-BSN Academic Achievement Award
Award presented to a RN-to-BSN student who as a leader has truly demonstrated the values of the UNM College of Nursing – Academic Excellence, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.
2021 Summer Award Recipient: Kelly Plymesser
Nursing Leadership Award
Award presented to a graduating student from any program who has shown outstanding leadership qualities. The awardee is active in developing professional nursing knowledge through membership in professional nursing organizations or participates in college committees or activities and organizations within the community.
2021 Spring Award Recipients: Michelle Pantoja, Ryan Nunez
I am truly humbled to be considered a leader, especially amongst this extraordinary group of people and during such unprecedented times. To me, leadership is not simply to instruct or dictate but rather to champion and inspire others to reach their goals. The world has an amazing group of nurses headed its way, and there is no limit to the truly incredibly things we will accomplish!