Jonas Scholar Directory
Tara Sacco, , MS, RN, CCRN-K, AGCNS-BC, ACCNS-AG
Villanova University
Tara Sacco is an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist with over 12 years of critical care nursing and education experience. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY; her Master’s in Leadership of Healthcare Systems from the University of Rochester; and her post-Master’s Certificate as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist from St.…
Marjorie Salas, ,CPNP, CPHON, CPH
Columbia University
Marjorie will be starting Columbia University’s Doctor of Nursing Program this fall. Her extensive educational background includes undergraduate degrees in Biological Science and Nursing from Binghamton University, as well as graduate degrees in Public Health and Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing from Columbia University. During her graduate studies, she received the Amgen Scholarship, was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Alpha Zeta Chapter, and was awarded the School of Nursing’s Faculty Award for Professional Excellence in a Sub-Specialty (Oncology).…
Rebecca Salomon, , MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Becky Salomon obtained her MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing through Vanderbilt University’s bridge program in 2013, previously earning her B.A. in Psychology and English from Wellesley College in 2008. In 2015, Ms. Salomon entered the PhD program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received the prestigious NRSA/NINR National Service Pre-doctoral Training Award from Interventions for Preventing and Managing Chronic Illness.…
Sibena Samuel-Harris, , MSN/Ed, RN, CNE
Hampton University
Sibena is clinical coordinator and faculty member for undergraduate nursing programs at Norfolk State University. She has been teaching in collegiate nursing programs since 2009. She has taught a variety of BSN courses in the medical-surgical area as well as research, leadership, and pharmacology. Her nursing specialty is surgical nursing.
Sibena’s research focus is mentoring nursing students and cardiac health disparities in minorities.…
Eduardo Sanchez
Maryville University
I will be starting in the DNP program at Maryville University in the Fall of 2014. I am interested in providing a study that could help improve access to care for Veterans diagnosed with PTSD, in the form of more convenient and timely modalities. I am a former enlisted soldier (Signal Corps), and Officer in the Army Nurse Corps, and a patient of the VA system.…
Heather Sanchez, , BSN, RN
University of Miami
Heather Sanchez is an alumna from the University of Miami, having received her BSN in May 2018 with a minor in Public Health. She was recognized for her academic excellence during her undergraduate studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude and being inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She was chosen by faculty members for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Award, an award given annually to recognize one senior nursing student’s academic achievements and commitment to nursing education.…
Rosario V Sanchez, , MSN, RN, CCRN, CFN, SANE-A, D-ABFN
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rosario v Sanchez obtained a Masters of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in Forensic Nursing from Monmouth University. After completing her degree, she practiced forensic nursing as a certified sexual assault examiner for the sexual assault response teams (SART) in Essex and Monmouth county in New Jersey. She served as a staff and preceptor for new staff.…
Maryanne Sandberg
University of West Georgia
Maryanne Sandberg received her ADN from Burlington County College, her BSN from University of Phoenix, and her MSN in nursing education from Western Governor’s University. She is currently pursuing her Ed.D in nursing education at the University of West Georgia. Ms. Sandberg is a member of the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.…
Ludmila Santiago-Rotchford, , MSN,APRN,ACNS-BC, PCCN
University of Delaware
I am currently a doctoral student in the PhD program at the University of Delaware. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a Progressive Care Unit I developed an interest in the decision making patterns that influence adherence to treatment plans in patients with heart failure. In reviewing the literature there seemed to be a need to explore patient perceptions in management of symptoms of heart failure.…
Karina Santibanez, ,ANCC, NPP
New York University
Karina Santibanez has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for one year; currently working with children at Four Winds Hospital. As a recipient of the Merit Scholarship Award from Fordham University she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and later went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from an Accelerated BSN Nursing program at DeSales University.…
Hamerling Santos, ,TNCC, ATCN, MICN, CEN
Samuel Merritt University
I am currently starting my second year in a joint DNP/FNP program at Samuel Merritt University, with a graduation date of December 2016. Although I have not yet started my clinical coursework, geriatric health has always been a passion of mine ever since my maternal grandparents both died of medical malpractice while I was in nursing school.…
Catherine Sargent, , MS, RN, BC, AOCNS
Villanova University
I am a PhD student at Villanova University. My research focus is nursing student’s attitudes toward chronic pain in the older adult. I received my master’s in nursing from the University of Maryland and bachelor’s in nursing fromThomas Jefferson University. Currently working as an Infusion Center supervisor while pursuing my PhD degree, with plans to transition to a faculty position upon graduation.…
Kimiko Sasaki, , MN, RN
University of Washington
I am a third year PhD student at the University of Washington (UW) School of Nursing. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the UW, Bothell in 2002 and Master of Nursing in Community Health Nursing with a focus of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (OEHN) from the UW, Seattle in 2014. I also completed the Graduate Certificate for Advanced Practice Environmental Health in the School of Nursing from the UW, Seattle in March of 2016.…
Jennifer Sassman, ,BSN
University of San Diego
I am currently in my first year as a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at the University of San Diego. Previously, I served five years on active duty as a Nurse Corps Officer, to include a deployment to Afghanistan. I currently work as a CCRN RN in the intensive care unit at Sharp Coronado Hospital in San Diego, CA.…
Jacqueline Saucier, ,CCRN, CEN,
University of San Diego
I am a doctoral research student at the University of San Diego. My dissertation focus is on palliative care assessments in the emergency department with a focus on family readiness to discuss end of life issues in the emergency department. I have been a nurse for over 30 years with a very diverse background serving in both clinical and administrative roles.…
Trisha Saul, , BSN, RN-BC
University of California-Irvine
Trisha Saul has earned her Associate degree in Nursing from Finlandia University in 2005 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2014. For the past 13 years she has primarily worked in the hospital setting with the last four years in telemetry and oncology. She is a certified Pain Management nurse.…
Marian Savage, , MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, PMP
University of Kansas
Ms. Savage is pursing her PhD in Nursing at the University of Kansas with a concentration in Informatics and Patient Safety, while working as a part time graduate teaching assistant. Her research interests include human factors and workarounds, specifically with barcoding technology. Additionally, Ms. Savage is the Associate Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia.…