Graduate Symposium

2024 Graduate Student Symposium: Nursing Leadership & Education

Join us for the 2024 Graduate Symposium, a virtual event dedicated to showcasing the innovative projects of our MSN students. Held December 9th and 11th, this symposium will feature 30-minute presentations conducted remotely via Zoom.

This event aims to promote the MSN program and raise awareness of its impact at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences. We invite all faculty and students, both undergraduate and graduate, to attend one or more of these insightful presentations. Family and friends of the presenters are also encouraged to join. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and learn more about their outstanding work in nursing leadership and education.

Event Date

December 9th & 11th

Event Location

This event will be accessible through Zoom, see event details below for the links.

Event Details

This year’s Graduate Symposium features three outstanding masters-level nursing students and future nursing leaders and educators.

2024 Graduate Symposium Presenters

 

Jentri McCleery, BSN, RN

Jentri McCleery is a wife, mother of two, and dog mom. She graduated from Joyce University’s ASN program in 2021 and earned her BSN in 2022. Now pursuing her MSN, Jentri is passionate about leadership and creating positive change in patient care. Dedicated to lifelong learning, she strives to inspire her children and young women to pursue their dreams with determination.

Melissa Matamoros, BSN, RN

Melissa Matamoros is an MSN student at Joyce University specializing in Nurse Education. With nearly five years of nursing experience, she has gained valuable insights from her clinical work in a nursing lab. Melissa is committed to lifelong learning, professional growth, and making a positive impact in nursing.

Victoria Sauao-Toa, BSN, RN

Victoria Sauao-Toa is an MSN student at Joyce University, where she also earned her BSN. With three years of experience as a circulating nurse specializing in neurological and urological surgeries, she discovered her passion for mentoring novice nurses as a charge nurse. Victoria serves on her department’s safety committee and has been named safety champion. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities and is excited to become a first-time grandmother this December.

 

2024 Graduate Symposium Presentations

 

December 9th Presenters:

Time	Student	Concentration	Presentation	Zoom Link
9 – 9:30 AM	Jentri McCleery	Leadership	Nurse Staffing Gap Analysis for Level 3 Trauma Certification	Join Here
12 – 12:30 PM	Victoria Sauao-Tao	Education	The Effectiveness of On-line Simulation Case Scenario on Enhancing Nursing Students Critical Thinking Skills	Join Here
4 – 4:30 PM	Melissa Matamoros	Education	The Impact of a Visual Aid Resource on Test Anxiety in Nursing Students	Join Here

 

December 11th Presenters:

Time	Student	Concentration	Presentation	Zoom Link
9 – 9:30 AM	Melissa Matamoros	Education	The Impact of a Visual Aid Resource on Test Anxiety in Nursing Students	Join Here
12 – 12:30 PM	Jentri McCleery	Leadership	Nurse Staffing Gap Analysis for Level 3 Trauma Certification	Join Here
4 – 4:30 PM	Victoria Sauao-Tao	Education	The Effectiveness of On-line Simulation Case Scenario on Enhancing Nursing Students Critical Thinking Skills	Join Here