University of Wyoming faculty and students work with "preceptors" - nurses who mentor our students in a variety of clinical settings. Recently our school introduced a new award to recognize preceptors, especially those who go above and beyond. Students nominate preceptors for this award from each of our programs.
The preceptor chosen from the BRAND program is Chase Ommen, who is employed by Sage West in the Women's Health Unit in Lander, Wyoming. The University of Wyoming School of Nursing student who wrote the winning nomination said the following:
Chase Ommen, a previous BRAND student, went above and beyond as a preceptor. Not only
is she a hardworking and intelligent nurse, but on top of that she is a hard-working
and talented teacher. She advocated for me as a student just as she advocated for
her patients. Even on the busiest and most trying days, she was patient and focused
on her patients and on making sure that I was developing as a student at the same
time. Chase is an asset to the nursing field as both a nurse and a teacher, greatly
deserving to be recognized.
– BRAND student 2014
The School of Nursing presented the award at the annual Nightingale Ceremony on the University of Wyoming campus in the fall.
