As the sole preceptor for students at Travis AFB, Maj Raphemot effectively navigates the command limitations of providers while serving as site director. She successfully guides students to independent practice by the end of their residency, ensuring their readiness for clinical practice. Maj Raphemot regularly evaluates and assesses student clinical performance, ensuring students meet academic and clinical graduation requirements. She plays a pivotal role in mentoring and advising students through all phases of their DNP projects, including navigating the local IRB process. This year, despite additional challenges posed by new research staff at the command, she provided mentorship to both students and the IRB team, ensuring EBP projects remained on track. As the USAF PMHNP Consultant, Maj Raphemot provides strategic guidance to the PMHNP program regarding Air Force requirements, shaping the future direction of the specialty while serving as an indispensable resource for USAF students.

In addition, she works collaboratively with faculty peers, including Dr. Gebara, to ensure students receive thorough, constructive, and high-level scholarly mentorship. She creates an environment that enhances learning, mentorship, and leadership. Maj Raphemot’s strong moral compass and advocacy for patients, service members, and students are evident in every aspect of her work. Her authentic leadership style fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment, inspiring those around her to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. She holds students accountable when they do not meet clinical, academic, or military expectations, ensuring high standards of professional growth. Despite maintaining a firm approach, she has earned the trust and respect of students, who continue to seek her mentorship beyond their rotations.

As the Air Force consultant, Maj. Raphemot actively educates top military nursing leaders on the value of the GSN and its advanced practice nursing education. Her advocacy efforts contribute to the continued recognition and support for USAF students in APRN programs. Expanding Opportunities for Military Nurses, she ensures that military nursing education remains at the forefront of strategic discussions, highlighting the critical role of advanced practice nurses in operational and clinical settings. Provides leadership in the application of evidence-based teaching/learning practices to impact student learning outcomes. Excellence in scholarly mentorship, Maj Raphemot’s exceptional eye for detail and dedication to scholarly writing mentorship set a high standard for doctoral students. She provides comprehensive, thoughtful, and constructive feedback, ensuring students develop strong academic and research skills Dr. Gebara, a close collaborator, has expressed deep appreciation for Maj Raphemot’s role as a trusted academic partner, emphasizing how her commitment to student success enhances the quality of education and scholarship at GSN.

Major Raphemot also actively integrates evidence-based teaching and learning strategies to optimize student learning outcomes, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for both clinical and military leadership roles. Maj Raphemot’s unparalleled dedication to clinical excellence, mentorship, leadership, and professional service makes her highly deserving of this Faculty Clinical Award. Her ability to inspire, educate, and lead by example has had a profound impact on her students, faculty colleagues, and the broader military nursing community. Her commitment to student development, academic excellence, and the advancement of military nursing is truly commendable.