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    Congratulations to the inaugural cohort of candidates for Wagner College’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, who were recognized on Dec. 14 for completing their degree work: Valbona Avdija, Katie Campos-Gätjens, Margaret Canjura, Jessica Cerulli, Diana Coseglia-Danna, Kathleen Francis, Dina Gramegna, Nina Maresca, Cindy McVey, Kathleen Oberfeldt and Patricia Tooker.

    These are the first earned doctorates to be awarded in the history of Wagner College.


    Watch a video of the complete program:


    View the photo slideshow of the newly minted doctors of nursing practice:

    Photo download instructions

    To download high-resolution photos from this slideshow:

    1. Click here to view photos from the first nursing doctorates awarded on Flickr.
    2. Find the photo you want to download, and click on it.
    3. In the menu on the lower right-hand side of the screen, find the “downward arrow” emblem and click on it.
    4. Click on “Original.” The photo will be downloaded to your computer.
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