October 15, 2014
Nursing Professor at La Roche Receives National Nurse Educator Award
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15, 2014 – Terri Liberto, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor of nursing and department chair
of nursing at La Roche University, has received The Educator with the Nurse’s
Touch Award from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
Dr.
Liberto, of Sarver, Pa., was one of four educators selected out of 500
nominations across the country to receive this prestigious award. ATI
recognized Dr. Liberto as an educator who demonstrates the integration of professional
and interpersonal skills into her nursing practice and education of students.
These skills include: how to stay healthy and manage work-related stress,
convey professional behaviors and attitudes, use nursing informatics and
technology, function as a leader of the health care team and act a client
advocate.
“I
am honored to receive this award. I could not achieve these great outcomes in
the nursing department without the collaboration from the nursing faculty and
the support of the administration at La Roche University,” Dr. Liberto said.
After
earning a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in nursing from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Liberto went on to receive a Ph.D. from West
Virginia University. In August 2008 she joined La Roche University, where she uses
her knowledge and expertise as a nurse leader to teach students.
“When
educating nursing students I emphasize exceeding expectations. I am passionate
about everything in nursing: caring for patients, creating a supportive
environment, interacting with other health care professionals and just making a
difference in health care.”
La
Roche College offers nursing programs at the undergraduate and graduate level,
including an Associate of Science in nursing, an RN to BSN completion program,
an online Master of Science in nursing, a school nurse certification program
and a forensic nurse certificate option. The University is accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing Inc.
Dr.
Liberto said one of the most rewarding parts of her teaching career is watching
students advance through La Roche’s rigorous programs.
“I
watch as the students progress from timid, inexperienced student nurses to
confident, competent graduates,” she explained. “I also continue to see great
outcomes after graduation. Our graduates go on to become successful,
professional nurses. Most expand their educational degrees, and some come back
to La Roche as nurse educators. I especially look forward to continued
communication and collaboration with our graduates as they progress in their
health care careers.”
About La Roche University: A private, Catholic, co-educational
college north of Pittsburgh founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in
1963, La Roche welcomes students of all religions, ethnic origins and talents.
Undergraduates may choose from more than 50 majors, including the top 10 majors
most in demand among today’s college students. La Roche combines a quality
educational experience with clubs, athletics, social and community volunteer
activities, spiritual well-being and more to prepare students for life in a
constantly changing global society.
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