A Calling Like No Other
The College of Nursing is a place where students can flourish and explore a variety of experiences and opportunities. Whether they are interested in research, leadership, or community engagement, our faculty and staff are ready to support them in their endeavors. We recognize that our students are the future of the nursing profession, and the future looks bright! Check back often to see what our students are up to. Follow our social media channels to see all of our student spotlights and accomplishments!
Choosing AU means joining a cohort of academically gifted and dedicated colleagues.
Charlotte Downs (Alum)
AU undergraduate research team participates in national advocacy program
Deepali Giri (Alum)
Student speakers to share their perspective during Augusta University's commencement exercises
Shanerial Higgenbottom (Alum)
Faculty Club awards five $2K scholarships to health sciences students
Azalea and Frazier Lagora (Alumni)
Siblings overcome all obstacles to graduate nursing school together
Paige Krispin
3rd Year Student
Due to her academic excellence, encouragement from her major advisor Dr. Zadinsky, and stellar recommendations, Paige Krispin is the recipient of the Kathryn Chance Scholarship from the Georgia Nurses Association (Foundation). In August of 2024, she attended the GNA Conference in Savannah to formally receive her award. "Receiving this scholarship is an incredible honor. [It's] given in honor of a woman who faced incredible personal challenges and changed those obstacles in opportunities, and in doing so, made a profound impact on the profession of nursing. To me, receiving this scholarship is an affirmation of my research and the hope that the results will help to remove barriers for nurses so that they may make their own impact on the profession." - Paige Krispin
Kevin Chem
Class of 2025
Kevin Chem was elected to serve on the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Wellness Committee for FY2025. Kevin was inspired by his professors to become more involved within the profession and advocate for the wellness of colleagues. Recently, he was selected to serve as the SRNA Representative for the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's (APSF) Learner Advisory Council, a multiprofessional initiative focused on advancing patient safety. On top of it all, he co-hosts the Grade 1 View, a podcast for future CRNAs by future CRNAs. Kevin is a pleasure to have in the classroom, and the College of Nursing thanks him for representing us and taking on this national level of service.
Amy Malcom, DNP, FNP
Final Year Student
Dr. Amy Malcom is a PhD student and her major adviser is Dr. Cynthia Chernecky. In January of 2024, she was selected to be part of the 2024 Graduate Nursing Student Academy Digital Innovators Program. During this journey, she innovated by collaborating and creating content for the teaching and learning space. She is currently an assistant professor of nursing at Georgia College & State University.
Bailey Reidy
Class of 2026
Bailey is a junior SRNA and has recently been selected to serve on the AANA's Wellness Committee, where she will contribute to national efforts supporting the well-being of nurse anesthesia professionals and students. She is a Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists scholarship recipient and the GANA SRNA of the Month for March.
