College of Nursing and Health Professions cites outstanding graduates

May 9, 2006 -- The College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro recognized its most outstanding graduating students during its annual Convocation of Scholars honors program, according to Dr. Susan Hanrahan, dean of the college.

The students were selected by faculty in the individual degree programs to receive the award for outstanding achievement and service to their respective departments.

Award winners in the Department of Health Professions and their respective degree programs were: Angela Taylor of Jonesboro, BS, imaging specialist; Tracy Henderson of Batesville, Alicia Milam of Dewar, Okla., and Bobby Scroggins of Bald Knob, BS, sonography (tie); Amy Harless of Ellisville, Miss., BS, radiation therapy; Brian Myers of Mammoth Spring, AAS, radiologic technology; Jessica Whitton of Trumann, BS, communication disorders; Sarah Saunders and Laura Harrison, both of Jonesboro, MCD, communication disorders (tie); Dale Menna of North Little Rock, MPT, physical therapy; Sheila Myers of Batesville, AAS, physical therapist assistant; and Robert Jay Earley of Pocahontas, BS, clinical laboratory science; Barbara Thompson of Bono, AS, clinical laboratory technology;

Award winners in the Department of Nursing were: Kim Tinsley of Harrison, MSN, nursing, adult health track; Stacey Screws of Lakeland, Tenn., MSN, nursing, family nurse practitioner track; and Deanna Griffin of Maumelle, MSN, nursing, nurse anesthesia track; Lauren Beaird of Sikeston, Mo., BS, nursing; Peronica Smith of Jonesboro, AAS, nursing, ASU-Jonesboro; Brandon Bunting of Searcy and Carol Person of Jacksonville, AAS, nursing, ASU-Beebe site; Angel McCoy of Gassville and Launa McCray of Midway, ASN, nursing, ASU-Mountain Home site.

The award winner in the Department of Social Work was Amanda Davis of White Hall, BS, social work.

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