Candidates for Degree of Master of Science in Nursing, 2004

Dylan Elisabeth Barnes-Lotfi, b.s.n., Oakland University, b.sc., Obafemi Awolowo University. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Melissa G. Bergfeld, b.a., Wesleyan University (Connecticut). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Heidi A. Biegel, b.a., Sarah Lawrence College, m.a., University of California (Riverside). Nurse-Midwifery.
Laura Bourdeanu, b.s., University of Hartford. Oncology Nurse Practitioner.
Rebecca Carman, b.s.n., Brigham Young University. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Rory O’Brien Carr, b.a., University of Florida. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Veronica Martinez Cauilan, b.a., University of California (Berkeley). Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Abigail S. Coffin, b.s., Simmons College. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Sheryl Combs, b.s., University of Connecticut. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Anne B. Conquest, b.a., Georgetown University. Nurse-Midwifery.
Kathleen Crawford, b.s., University of Texas (Houston). Adult Nurse Practitioner.
Rachel E. Crescimanni, b.a., College of the Holy Cross. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Shannon Lynn Donofrio, b.s., Ohio State University (Columbus). Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Rebecka M. Evans, b.a., University of Pennsylvania. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Bonnie D. Forbis, b.a., University of Arizona, m.a., St. John’s College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Rebecca Stanton Fry, b.a., Oberlin College. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Catherine A. Girard, b.s., Fairfield University. Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Suzanne R. Gironda, b.a., Boston College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Ann Marie Gorham, b.a., Barnard College. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Mary Lou Graham, b.a., College of the Holy Cross, m.b.a., Central Connecticut State University. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Dawn Marie Greving, b.s., Marquette University. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Kelley R. Hamill, b.s.n., University of New Hampshire. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Lisa Louise Hardy, b.a., University of Michigan. Nurse-Midwifery.
Debra Harris, b.a., Carleton College (Minnesota). Oncology Nurse Practitioner.
Melissa Maria Hildebrandt, b.a., St. Olaf College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Meredith B. Hobart, b.s., Boston University. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Aaron C. Huston, b.s., Evergreen State College. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Stephanie Lynn Johnson, b.s., University of Connecticut, m.p.h., Southern Connecticut State University. Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Julia M. Jones, b.s., Vanderbilt University. Oncology Nurse Practitioner.
Tara J. Kavanaugh, b.a., m.p.h., University of Massachusetts (Amherst). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Christine M. Keating, b.s., University of Connecticut. Nurse-Midwifery.
Alisa J. Kelley, b.s.n., Purdue University (West Lafayette). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Coleen Monette Kiefer, b.s.n., Pittsburg State University (Kansas). Family Nurse Practitioner.
Jamie M. Knablin, b.s., Providence College. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Nicole A. Laing, b.s., Southern Connecticut State University, b.s.n., Howard University. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Heeseung Lee, b.s., Ewha Womans University. Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Jessica B. Linzmeier, b.a., Smith College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Michele Nadine Litwin, b.s.n., University of Connecticut. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Tiffany Brooke Lundeen-Frost, b.a., Brigham Young University (Provo). Nurse-Midwifery.
Julie L. Mann, b.a., University of Michigan. Nurse-Midwifery.
Bonnie B. Martin, b.s., Evergreen State College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Shannon K. Martin, b.s., Siena College. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Bridget A. McBride, b.a., Mount Holyoke College. Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Kristine M. McDonough, b.s., Fairfield University. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Shona McNeil, b.a., Mills College. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Erinne M. Meenaghan, b.a., College of the Holy Cross. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Samantha J. Miller, b.a., Evergreen State College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Michelle Min, b.s., University of California (Berkeley). Family Nurse Practitioner.
Jessica Lynne Mitchell, b.a., University of Texas (Austin). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Suzanne M. Moser, b.a., Saint Mary’s College (Indiana). Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Alexandra E. Moss, b.a., Oberlin College. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Stephanie L. Motter, b.a., Smith College. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Carrie J. Murphy, b.s., Tufts University, b.s., University of Massachusetts (Amherst). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Young Ju Nam, b.s.n., Husson College. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Jessica A. Nelson, b.a., Oberlin College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Kate M. Nero, b.s.n., University of Vermont. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Jesica Pagano-Therrien, b.s., Providence College. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Leila M. Paredes, b.s.n., University of Texas (Houston). Nurse-Midwifery.
Todd A. Perkins, b.s., Southern Connecticut State University. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Rebekah L. Perks, b.s.n., University of Massachusetts (Amherst). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Abigail A. Pike, b.s., Antioch College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Robi M. Quackenbush, b.s., Lewis & Clark College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Lesley E. Rae Larsen, b.a., Beloit College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Ami S. Rebers, b.s., Mount St. Mary’s College (Doheny). Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Gwendolyn Rae Riddell, b.a., San Francisco State University. Nurse-Midwifery.
Janet Reitz Rimm, b.s.n., Maryland College of Notre Dame. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Michael P. Riordan, b.s., Springfield College (Massachusetts). Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Nancy L. Rollinson, b.s.n., University of Connecticut. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Amy Michelle Romano, b.a., University of Michigan. Nurse-Midwifery.
Erik R. Sauer, b.a., University of New Haven. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Andrea Schettler, b.a., University of Texas (Austin). Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Lauren J. Shuell, b.s.n., Boston College. Adult Nurse Practitioner.
Shobhna Rajendra Shukla, b.a., Brown University. Family Nurse Practitioner.
Sabrina Singleton, b.s.n., Howard University. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Emily S. Slocum, b.a., University of Michigan. Nurse-Midwifery.
Mei-Ling Smith, b.s., Northeastern University (Boston). Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Kianda Elizabeth Snaith, b.s.n., York University. Oncology Nurse Practitioner.
Janna N. Stephan, b.a., Simons Rock of Bard College. Nurse-Midwifery.
Laurie E. Strotman, b.s., University of Notre Dame. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Meghan A. Sullivan, b.a., University of California (Santa Cruz). Family Nurse Practitioner.
Carrie A. Szejk, b.a., University of Maryland (College Park). Nurse-Midwifery.
Debra Ann Tashlein, b.s., Lehigh University. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Rebekah Ann Venezia, b.s.n., Villanova University. Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Joyelle L. Vigue, b.a., Boston University. Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Tonya Jean Wilkinson-Rosner, b.s., University of Vermont. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Agatha M. Wilkos, b.s., University of Connecticut. Oncology Nurse Practitioner.

Candidates for Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing, 2004

Paula M. Gjerstad, m.s.n., Yale University. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Kristin L. Meyer, m.s.n., Yale University. Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
Maryellen C. Pachler, m.s.n., Yale University. Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Candidates for Degree of Doctor of Nursing Science, 2004

Jane Elizabeth Clark, b.s., Trinity College (Connecticut), m.s.n., Yale University.
Elizabeth A. Ercolano, b.s., Columbia University, m.s.n., Yale University.
Sheri Ann Kanner, b.s.n., Georgetown University, m.s.n., Yale University, j.d., Georgetown University.
Ya-Ling Lee, b.s., m.s., National Taiwan University.
Barbara A. McCloskey, b.s.n., Mankato State University, m.s.n., Yale University.
Janet A. Parkosewich, b.s., Southern Connecticut State University, m.s.n., Yale University.
Pamela Joy Potter, b.s.n., Northern Illinois University, m.a., University of New Mexico (Albuquerque).
Heather Anne Wilcox, b.s.n., Fairfield University, m.s.n., University of Connecticut (Storrs).
Ying Xue, b.s.n., m.s.n., Tianjin University.

Distribution of Graduates

Alumni records show that those individuals who have completed graduate programs offered by the Yale University School of Nursing are now located throughout the United States and in a number of foreign countries.

Recent graduates hold positions as nurse clinicians, clinical specialists, nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, or nurse managers in a variety of settings. Their roles are being tested and defined as they function in new situations. Their responsibilities may include direct patient care, supervision and teaching of others involved in caring for patients served by their units or agencies, interdisciplinary planning, and execution and evaluation of services.

Many graduates from former years are now in administrative, teaching, policy, and/or research positions in educational institutions, foundations, or government.

A number hold positions as consultants in their specialty areas to public and private agencies at local, state, federal, and international levels.

Others have assumed responsibility for management of nursing services in both public and private institutions and agencies.

School of Nursing Alumni Association

Officers for Year Ending June 30, 2004

President
Carol Ann Wetmore, ’94

Vice President
Elaine Gustafson, ’86

Secretary
Donna Boehm, ’95

Treasurer
Sally Richards, ’97, ’98

Board of Directors
Bonnie Baloga-Altieri, ’89
Mary Bartlett, ’00
Janice Davey, ’76
Susan Langerman, ’99
Ramon Lavandera, ’79
Jean O’Brien-Butler, ’50
Margretta Madden Styles, ’54, Chairperson, Nominating Committee

Student Representative
Anne Cooper, ’05

Representatives to Association of Yale Alumni
Linda Pellico, ’89
Kate Stephenson, ’94

Ex Officio Members
Catherine Lynch Gilliss, Dean
Lisa M. Hottin, Editor, Yale Nurse

Alumni Fund
Nina Relin Adams, ’77, Chairperson, Class Agents

The Work of Yale University

The work of Yale University is carried on in the following schools:

Yale College: Courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, and engineering. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

For additional information, please write to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Yale University, PO Box 208234, New Haven CT 06520-8234; telephone, 203.432.9300; e-mail, undergraduate.admissions@yale.edu; Web site, www.yale.edu/admit/

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: Courses for college graduates. Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

For additional information, please write to the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, PO Box 208323, New Haven CT 06520-8323; telephone, 203.432.2771; e-mail, graduate.admissions@ yale.edu; Web site, www.yale.edu/graduateschool/

School of Medicine: Courses for college graduates and students who have completed requisite training in approved institutions. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Postgraduate study in the basic sciences and clinical subjects. Combined program with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences leading to Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (M.D./Ph.D.). Courses in public health for qualified students. Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Master of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) from the Physician Associate Program.

For additional information, please write to the Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, Yale University School of Medicine, 367 Cedar Street, New Haven CT 06510; telephone, 203.785.2643; fax, 203.785.3234; e-mail, medical.admissions@yale.edu; Web site, http://info.med.yale.edu/education/admissions/

For additional information about the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, an accredited School of Public Health, please write to the Director of Admissions, Yale School of Public Health, PO Box 208034, New Haven CT 06520-8034; e-mail, eph.admissions@yale.edu; Web site, http://publichealth.yale.edu/

Divinity School: Courses for college graduates. Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.). Individuals with an M.Div. degree may apply for the program leading to the degree of Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.).

For additional information, please write to the Admissions Office, Yale University Divinity School, 409 Prospect Street, New Haven CT 06511; telephone, 203.432.5360; fax, 203.432.7475; e-mail, ydsadmsn@yale.edu; Web site, www.yale.edu/divinity/

Law School: Courses for college graduates. Juris Doctor (J.D.). For additional information, please write to the Admissions Office, Yale Law School, PO Box 208329, New Haven CT 06520-8329; telephone, 203.432.4995; e-mail, admissions.law@yale.edu; Web site, www.law.yale.edu/

Graduate Programs: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.). For additional information, please write to Graduate Programs, Yale Law School, PO Box 208215, New Haven CT 06520-8215; telephone, 203.432.1696; e-mail, gradpro.law@yale.edu; Web site, www.law.yale.edu/

School of Art: Professional courses for college and art school graduates. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.).
For additional information, please write to the Office of Academic Affairs, Yale University School of Art, PO Box 208339, New Haven CT 06520-8339; telephone, 203.432.2600; e-mail, artschool.info@yale.edu; Web site, www.yale.edu/art/

School of Music: Graduate professional studies in performance, composition, and conducting. Certificate in Performance, Master of Music (M.M.), Master of Musical Arts (M.M.A.), Artist Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.).

For additional information, please write to the Yale School of Music, PO Box 208246, New Haven CT 06520-8246; telephone, 203.432.4155; fax, 203.432.7448; e-mail, gradmusic.admissions@yale.edu; Web site, www.yale.edu/schmus/

School of Forestry & Environmental Studies: Courses for college graduates. Master of Forestry (M.F.), Master of Forest Science (M.F.S.), Master of Environmental Science (M.E.Sc.), Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.), Doctor of Forestry and Environmental Studies (D.F.E.S.).

For additional information, please write to the Office of Academic Services, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, 205 Prospect Street, New Haven CT 06511; telephone, 800.825.0330 or 203.432.5100; e-mail, fesinfo@yale.edu; Web site, www.yale.edu/environment/

School of Architecture: Courses for college graduates. Professional degree: Master of Architecture (M.Arch.); nonprofessional degree: Master of Environmental Design (M.E.D.).

For additional information, please write to the Yale School of Architecture, PO Box 208242, New Haven CT 06520-8242; telephone, 203.432.2296; e-mail, gradarch.admissions@yale.edu; Web site, www.architecture.yale.edu/

School of Nursing: Courses for college graduates. Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), Post Master’s Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Science (D.N.Sc.).

For additional information, please write to the Yale School of Nursing, PO Box 9740, New Haven CT 06536-0740; telephone, 203.785.2389; Web site, www.nursing.yale.edu/

School of Drama: Courses for college graduates and certificate students. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Certificate in Drama, One-year Technical Internship (Certificate), Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.).

For additional information, please write to the Registrar’s Office, Yale School of Drama, PO Box 208325, New Haven CT 06520-8325; telephone, 203.432.1507; Web site, www.yale.edu/drama/

School of Management: Courses for college graduates. Professional degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).

For additional information, please write to the Admissions Office, Yale School of Management, PO Box 208200, 135 Prospect Street, New Haven CT 06520-8200; telephone, 203.432.5932; fax, 203.432.7004; e-mail, mba.admissions@yale.edu; Web site, www.mba.yale.edu/