University of Virginia School of Nursing
BSN and RN to BSN Awards and Pinning Ceremony
May 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Welcome
Marianne Baernholdt, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
The Pew Charitable Trust Dean and Professor
Dean of Professional Nursing, UVA Health
Presentation of Awards
ROTC Recognition
BSN Distinguished Majors Recognition
Virginia Nurses Association Leader Award
The Susan Hutchinson Memorial Award
Edgar Shannon Scholar Award for Academic Excellence
Anne Pollok Hemmings Clinical Excellence Award
Nursing Student Contributing Most to UVA School of Nursing
Nursing Student Contributing Most to the University of Virginia
Presentation of BSN Degree Candidates and Pinning
Sara Hallowell, DNP, RN, CPNP, CNL
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Malinda Whitlow, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Undergraduate Program Lead
Gretchen Wiersma, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE
RN to BSN Specialty Lead
International Nursing Code of Ethics
In the full knowledge of the obligation I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all the skill and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, politics, or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and to promote health.
I will, at all times, respect the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me and refraining from any action which might endanger life and health.
I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skills at the highest level and to give support and cooperation to all members of the health care team. I will do my utmost to honor the International Code of Ethics applied to nursing and to uphold the integrity of the nurse.
Closing Remarks
Dean Baernholdt
2026 School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony Marshals
Sarah Craig, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, CHSE, CNE
Katy Hall, PhD, RN
Crystal Toll, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, PCCN
University of Virginia School of Nursing
PhD, DNP, MSN, Post-Master's Nursing Certificate Awards and Hooding Ceremony
May 17, 2026, 2:30 PM
Welcome
Marianne Baernholdt, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
The Pew Charitable Trust Dean and Professor
Dean of Professional Nursing, UVA Health
Presentation of PhD Candidates and
Hooding of PhD Candidates by Dissertation Chairs
Beth Epstein, PhD, RN, HEC-C, FAAN
PhD Program Lead
Presentation of DNP Candidates and
Hooding of DNP Candidates by Scholarly Project Advisors
Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC
Graduate Program Lead
Presentation of MSN and Post-Master's Certificate Candidates
Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC
Graduate Program Lead
Hooding of MSN and Post Master's Certificate Candidates
Shelly Smith, PhD, DNP, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Presentation of CNL Graduates
Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC
Graduate Program Lead
Hooding and Pinning of CNL Graduates
Sharon Bragg, DNP, RN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse Specialty Lead
Presentation of Awards
The Brodie NP Recognition
The Brodie PhD Recognition
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
The Clinical Nurse Leader Clinical Excellence Award
The Outstanding CNL Capstone Award
The Outstanding DNP Scholarly Practice Project Award
The Verhonick Dissertation Award
Closing Remarks
Dean Baernholdt
2026 School of Nursing Hooding Ceremony Marshals
Laurel Geis, MSN, RN, CNL, NC-BC
Ashley Hurst, JD, M.Div, MA