Nursing graduates honored at nursing pinning ceremony

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May 31, 2023) – On May 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

Graduate Olivia Vander Sanden ’23 was featured as the student speaker at the event. Two nursing awards were given out. The Sister Mary Edward McConohy Nursing Award was given to Molly Jean Kvidera ’23. The Mary P. Tarbox Professionalism Award was given to Meredith Ann Melchert ’23.

The following nursing students received their pins at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values. Mount Mercy provides a forward-thinking, future-focused education, offering baccalaureate and graduate education to 1,600+ enrolled students and uniquely blending a quality liberal arts education with career-focused professional preparation.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, POSITION ACCEPTED (if listed)

• Amana, IA  – Brooke Nicole Davis, accepted a position as a Labor and Delivery nurse at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital Birth Care Center in Cedar Rapids
• Atkins, IA – Shelby Marie Hoeppner, accepted a position in the NICU/Pediatrics Unit at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids
• Dysart, IA – Molly Jean Kvidera, accepted a position in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids
• Marengo, IA – Sydney Jo Dietze, accepted a position in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo, Iowa
• Urbana, IA – Kelsey R. Zieser, continuing a position at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids
• Van Horne, IA – Tatelynn Anne Walters, accepted a position as a Critical Care Float Nurse at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids
• Walford, IA – Chelsey Paige Heisdorffer, accepted a position in the NICU at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids