Nursing instructor Jessica Van Leer teaching three nursing students in blue scrubs

Nursing Graduates Presented With Awards


June 3, 2020 | Campus News

Five East Central College nursing graduates were presented with awards from the Nursing Program and instructors.

ECC Outstanding Student Nurse Award

Crystal Murphy was presented the Rolla ECC Outstanding Nursing Student Award. Instructors Laura McDonald and Heather Sluis presented the award.

Crystal Murphy presented with the Rolla ECC Outstanding Nursing Student Award by nursing faculty
Crystal Murphy presented with the Rolla ECC Outstanding Nursing Student Award by nursing faculty

Margaret Ruether was presented with the Union ECC Outstanding Nursing Student Award by instructors Judy Bieker and Dr. Connie Wissbaum.

Margaret Ruether holding a plaque for her Outstanding Nursing Student Award alongside instructors Judy Bieker and Dr. Connie Wissbaum

To be considered for the ECC Outstanding Nursing Student award, ECC has had to make a difference in the life of the student.

For most of them, had ECC not been in their community, they most likely would not have realized the dream of becoming a nurse.

The award winners must also display success in the classroom and the clinical setting.

Spirit of Clinical Excellence Awards

Three ECC nursing student graduates were presented with Spirit of Clinical Excellence Awards.

Union Nursing graduate Ciara McDonald was presented the Missouri Baptist Spirit of Clinical Excellence Award by faculty members Judy Bieker and Heather Sluis.

Union Nursing graduate Ciara McDonald holding a plaque for her Missouri Baptist Spirit of Clinical Excellence Award alongside faculty members Judy Bieker and Heather Sluis

Benton Frala, also a Union Nursing graduate, received the Mercy Spirit of Clinical Excellence Award from instructors Judy Bieker and Kelly Adkins.

Benton Frala holding his  Mercy Spirit of Clinical Excellence Award plaque with instructors Judy Bieker and Kelly Adkins

ECC Nursing graduate Jesseca Medlock was presented the Phelps Health Spirit of Clinical Excellence Award. Nursing Instructor Laura McDonald gave her the award.

ECC Nursing graduate Jesseca Medlock with the Phelps Health Spirit of Clinical Excellence Award plaque with Nursing Instructor Laura McDonald

To be consider for the Spirit of Clinical Excellence Awards, the graduate nurse must:

  • Demonstrate characteristics of caring & compassion
  • Demonstrate the spirit of inquiry
  • Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and decision making
  • Demonstrate superior organizational skills & the ability to effectively prioritize.

Learn more about the ECC Nursing and Allied Health program, or contact Mitchell at Nancy.Mitchell@eastcentral.edu.