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Regina Sanchez-Porter Award

This award is in honor and memory of Regina Sanchez-Porter, PhD, RN, and is given annually to a BSN, MSN, or DNP graduate of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Sanchez-Porter was a member of the Thomas Edison State University Nursing Committee (1986-1991), as well as a clinical examiner for Health Assessment & Teaching Performance Examination, a representative for Thomas Edison State University’s BSN Program, on the Regents College Nursing Faculty Subcommittee for Health Assessment and Teaching Performance Examinations, and an associate professor at Trenton State College’s School of Nursing. As a person, she was free-spirited, lovable, kind, competent and always willing to volunteer her services to help others. As an educator and clinical examiner, she was warm and sensitive to individual needs and eager to share her expertise with others. As a practitioner, she was community-oriented and committed to the healthcare needs of culturally diverse populations. As a professional, she was committed to lifelong learning and was always updating her knowledge and skills.

The award is an honorary recognition by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions to a BSN, MSN, or DNP graduate who has given outstanding service to the profession, and community, combined with high academic achievement. An individual plaque will be presented and the recipient’s name will be placed on a perpetual plaque in the School. A potential award recipient is nominated by Thomas Edison State University mentors, administrators, staff, self and peers. Nominations are due to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions by August 16th of each year.

What is the Award?

Honorary recognition by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions to a BSN, MSN, or DNP graduate who has given outstanding service to the profession, and community, combined with high academic achievement. An individual plaque will be presented and the recipient’s name will be placed on a perpetual plaque in the School.

Who is eligible?

BSN or MSN Graduates of the current commencement year.

Who makes the selection?

The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions

Who may nominate a candidate for the award?

Thomas Edison State University mentors, administrators, staff, self and peers. Nominations are due to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions by August 16th of each year.