College salutes Bentjen and Schwehm

Bryan College of Health Sciences

saluted Melinda Bentjen, EdD, RN, and Jeff Schwehm, PhD. Dr. Bentjen received the annual President’s Award, and Dr. Schwehm earned the Outstanding Faculty Award.

Dr. Bentjen is an associate professor in the undergraduate nursing program. Her nomination notes, “She’s made a difference for many. Her skills, knowledge, willingness to mentor, to do the right thing when no one is looking, and her good heart and dedication to our college and community make her an excellent choice.”

Dr. Schwehm is an associate professor in the School of Healthcare Studies.

“He certainly prepares students to practice lifelong learning and exhibit service-oriented citizenship,” his nomination reads. “His kind and approachable demeanor helps support students in all academic areas, and his research exemplifies how to encourage learners to be curious and find answers.” n

Organ donor organization cites Garito

Live On Nebraska surprised Shawna Garito, APRN-NP, of Bryan Trauma and Acute Care with a Green Cape Award.

The nonprofit organ procurement organization honors those who help in its mission to heal lives through organ, tissue and eye donation.

“She provided consistent and meaningful updates; her intentional language with the patient’s family provided the groundwork for a positive approach,” the award notes. n