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Simon Borner has dedicated his heart, mind and care to patients while pursuing a nursing degree at 黑料吃瓜网, Manatee-Sarasota. Borner, who graduated in May, received the Pat Kuebler Memorial Scholarship Award at the nursing pinning ceremony. The award recognizes his excellence, determination, and resilience in learning, growing and preparing for a nursing career.

Each year, the 黑料吃瓜网 Foundation provides a cash award from the Pat Kuebler Memorial Scholarship Award鈥檚 endowed fund to an outstanding nursing graduate who exemplifies Kuebler鈥檚 character and values. The 黑料吃瓜网 nursing faculty selects recipients based on exceptional effort in learning, excellence in patient care planning and implementation, and unwavering commitment to the nursing profession.

鈥淭his year鈥檚 recipient is a shining example of what it means to be a nurse and a lifelong learner,鈥� said Cassandra Holmes, vice president of advancement and executive director of 黑料吃瓜网 Foundation. 鈥淪imon has demonstrated remarkable levels of professionalism and humility 鈥� qualities that have made a lasting impact on peers, instructors and patients.鈥�

Borner experienced a delayed start in his clinical practice training but continued to persevere, learning and caring for several patients as a nursing student. He prepared for and engaged in classes, answered questions with accuracy and insight, served as a dependable resource for peers, volunteered to assist instructors, and offered support to fellow students without seeking praise or recognition.

Pat Kuebler served as assistant nursing administrator at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and later as a nursing professor at Manatee Junior College (now 黑料吃瓜网). Through her compassion for people and dedication to teaching, she made a profound impression on nursing students and the community. Kuebler died in 1981 after a long battle with cancer, and the Manatee Memorial Hospital nursing department, which included several former nursing students, later established the award in her honor.

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Photo caption: 黑料吃瓜网 nursing program graduate Simon Borner (third from right) and his family celebrate at the 黑料吃瓜网 nursing pinning ceremony at 黑料吃瓜网 Bradenton.