Graduates recognized for academic, clinical achievemen
June 3, 2010
HARRISBURG – Spring graduates of the associate degree in nursing program received their nursing pins in a ceremony held at the HACC-Harrisburg Campus. The 54 graduates successfully completed HACC’s two-year, clinical nursing program and are now qualified to take licensure exams to become registered nurses (RNs). 
Several graduating students were recognized during the ceremony:
  • Michael Jones of York Haven received the Adele S. Birx Award for Outstanding Achievement in Nursing Practice.
  • Kacee Kolfat of Jonestown received the Spirit of Nursing Award for her community and professional involvement, leadership and academic excellence.
  • Marielle Ritchie of Enola received the Nursing Faculty Award for Exemplary Nursing Practice for exemplary behavior in the classroom and clinical areas throughout the two-year program.
  • William Goff of Harrisburg received the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association District 15 Award for his patient advocacy, professionalism and effective communication skills.
  • Elisabeth Howell of Liverpool received the Dauphin County Medical Society Award for Clinical Excellence.
  • Conan Tollett of Carlisle received the Nursing Faculty Leadership Award.
The Harrisburg Campus associate degree nursing graduates who received their pins were:
Camp Hill - Kathryn L. Gordon, Melanie R. Hanlon, Lenora M. Skivington, Stacey M. Spahr.
Carlisle - Chad L. Borden, Laurrie A. Hoover, Conan M. Tollett.
Chambersburg - Melanie R. Loss.
Cleona - Sara Kissinger.
Dauphin - Laura E. Liggett.
Dillsburg - Tammy L. Tracey.
Duncannon - Kaycee M. Kofalt.
Elizabethtown - Michelle A. Irvin.
Enola - Jessica M. Amon, William F. Hudson, Kristina A. Richwine, Marielle A. Ritchie.
Etters - Nicole M. Slesser, Cindy Stewart.
Halifax - Michelle E. Hoy.
Harrisburg - Lori A. Baranowski, Amanda M. Berkoski, Kristen V. Cotolo, Victoria V. Durf, Shelley E. Frye, William H. Goff, Pamela J. Ingavo, Wei Liu, Kimberly E. Rathnam, Mavis Sesay, Laura S. Theurer, Heather L. Trephan, Deanne L. Wilk.
Hershey – Megan Zalones, Ping Zhang.
Hummelstown - Melissa Coble, Nicholas Szurdi.
Jonestown - Lisa D. Spector.
Lebanon - Jennifer A. Davis, Leah A. Fies.
Liverpool - Elisabeth N. Howell.
Manchester - Erika L. Snelbaker.
Mechanicsburg - Allison M. Collins, Russell W. Lehigh, Karie A. Walters.
Middletown - Jamie K. Blockus, Victor M. Monroig, Courtney N. Wolfgang.
Morgantown – Tamara J. Vega.
New Cumberland - Kelsey S. Reilly.
Newport - Alisha L. Ebersole.
Palmyra - Michael P. Broderick, Shelley C. Difatta.
York Haven - Michael A. Jones.
HACC also offers a certificate (one-year) licensed practical nursing (LPN) program at the Harrisburg Campus. In addition, the Lancaster and Gettysburg campuses of HACC provide an associate degree in nursing and a certificate in practical nursing programs. Lebanon and York campuses offer the associate degree program.
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