August 2026 Honoree
Leah Forster
I am honored to recognize Leah Forster based on her academic excellence and superior clinical performance. Leah recently demonstrated her mastery of complex material in Nursing 400, securing the highest score on her most recent exam.
Beyond the classroom, Leah consistently displays exceptional clinical judgment across diverse environments, including 7S, the ED, and the CCU. Whether in high-stakes simulations or direct patient care, she pairs her technical decision-making with profound compassion and active listening. Leah’s dedication to the profession is further evidenced by her proactive career steps, having already accepted a position on the 4Pav unit at UPMC Shadyside.
She truly embodies the School of Nursing’s standards of excellence, and I am confident she will be an outstanding asset to the nursing workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Leah consistently displays exceptional clinical judgment across diverse environments, including 7S, the ED, and the CCU. Whether in high-stakes simulations or direct patient care, she pairs her technical decision-making with profound compassion and active listening. Leah’s dedication to the profession is further evidenced by her proactive career steps, having already accepted a position on the 4Pav unit at UPMC Shadyside.
She truly embodies the School of Nursing’s standards of excellence, and I am confident she will be an outstanding asset to the nursing workforce.
Thank you, Leah, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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