Professor O'Connell was an amazing clinical and lab instructor who always made me feel welcome and answered all my questions and never made me feel like my questions were irrelevant or 'stupid'. She made me feel as though she was my second mom. I can tell she truly cares about each of us and genuinely wants us to succeed as people and as nurses. 

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Sarah has helped so many students walk through the first steps of their nursing careers while being extremely positive and hands-on! She is beyond deserving of this award as her attitude and willingness brighten the room and make an overall better learning environment.