Meet Our Schomburg and Presidential Scholars

Samantha Auerbach
"My clinical experience exposed me to the vastly different experiences of health and disease that exist in our own community ... and I seek to discover the root causes of these complex social problems in order to empower patients and their providers with tools to address these issues."
3/30/18

Samantha Auerbach, MSN, ANP-C, WHNP-BC, Presidential Scholar

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I am currently gaining exposure to the academic side of nursing through teaching, which is only enhancing my understanding of the profession and reaffirming my belief that nursing holds the key to improving health care delivery in this country.
8/31/18

Jodie Brown, MSN, MBA, RN, Presidential Scholar

Chiahui Kate Chen
"In the future, I hope to be able to combine what I have learned through research in end-of-life care with my clinical experience to help more patients, families and communities."
3/30/18

Chiahui (Kate) Chen, FNP, Presidential Scholar

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I would like to become an expert provider of anesthesia and have the ability to maintain my patients’ safety and comfort during the most complex cases.
8/31/18

Chris Giarratani, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, TCRN, Schomburg Fellow

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By becoming an FNP, I will build upon the nursing skills that I have developed so that I can holistically diagnose and treat my patients ... I look forward to developing a practice that allows me to care for and educate my patients, conduct innovative research, and also guide future nursing professionals.
8/31/18

Rachel Martin, BSN, RN, Presidential Scholar

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"I believe that I owe my clients the opportunity to see a practitioner that is passionate, empathetic and educated on the most up-to-date evidence-based practice."
3/30/18

Caley Wekenmann, BSN, RN, Schomburg Fellow

Foaad Zaid
"I plan on working very hard to research and assist in finding new ways to improve practice and impact policy that will ultimately provide for better patient care and healthier patient outcomes."
3/30/18

Foaad M. Zaid, BSN, RN, CCRN, Schomburg Fellow