Celebrating Our Amazing CNDs

It was with great pleasure and honor that Loma Linda University Health celebrated nurses who have achieved the highest level of the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Wong Kerlee International Conference Center. CAP recognizes and rewards nurses as they take the initiative to increase their professional and personal development. Systemwide, there are a total of thirty Clinical Nurse Ds who were celebrated at this event, themed “You Make a Difference!”

“As the clinical nurse continues to learn, grow, and develop professionally, this assures the highest quality of care for our patients and their families. Excellence in nursing is a dynamic process that is based on both the art and science of nursing in the context of caring.” - Helen Staples-Evans, DNP, RN, NE-BC.

Speakers at the event included Katherine “Katie” Crosby, Clinical Nurse D from Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Preop/PACU, as well as Nelly Utebor, Clinical Nurse D from Loma Linda University Medical Center Emergency Department. Both Crosby and Utebor are shining examples of nurse leaders dedicated to their patients, their personal and professional growth, and are role models for their peers.

"I wanted to be more than just a registered nurse satisfied with being average. I aimed to be that advanced level clinical nurse at the bedside who is always eager to learn new skills and knowledge by taking the initiative, accepting responsibilities, and taking on challenges. That nurse with the drive to exemplify excellent nursing service that focuses on patients, their families, and colleagues. Conversely, to advance to other leadership positions while impacting all those I encounter.” - Nelly Utebor, CN-D.

Clinical Nurse Ds must have a minimum of three years of nursing experience, hold a bachelor's degree in nursing, have obtained a National Nursing Certification in their field, completed an approved nursing project utilizing evidence-based research, and earned a minimum of 125 points from the CAP tally sheet within the last two years. These nurses must then submit their portfolios to Leadership and the CAP Committee for review and complete a thorough interview with the CAP committee. This celebration honors and recognizes the amazing accomplishments of these nurses and helps to promote nursing excellence through hard work and dedication.

Apostol, Michelle, DNP, RN, CPHON

Bell, Allison, BSN, RN, CCRN

Blaire, Jennifer, BSN, RN, CCRN

Bruce, Maria, BSN, RN

Brumett, Jennifer, BA, RN, CCRN

Contreras, Jessica, BSN, RN, CCRN

Crosby, Katherine, BSN, RN, PHN, CPN

Egger, Danya, BSN, RN, CAPA

Fallon, Aronwry, BSN, RN

Ferriera, Alane, BSN, RN, CCRN

Henson, Shannon, BSN, RN, CCRN, PHN, CMSRN

Horner, Ryan, BSN, RN

Jackman, Kerry, BSN, RN

Matye, Margaret, BSN, RN, PHN, CEN, CPEN, CMSRN

Nielsen, Carol, MSN, RN, PHN, OCN, PCCN, CMSRN

Pegis, Priscilla, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC

Pries, Sarae, BSN, RN, CCRN

Regester, Michael, BSN, RN

Richards, Kaylin, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN

Riddle-Branske, Deborah, BSN, RN

Scott, Mary, BSN, RN

Shin, Kristine (Kyoung Sook), MSN, RN, PHN, PCCN, CCTN

Tossell, Joy, BSN, RN, CPAN

Utebor, Nelly, MSN, PHN, RN-BC

Vargas Sanchez, Rocio, MSN, RN, PHN, CCTN

Zamora, Zelne, DNP, RN, CMSRN