Valley Stream nursing graduate receives high honors at Touro University School
Hayley Sturek, a nursing graduate from Touro University School of Health Sciences, received the prestigious Maimonides Award during the university’s commencement ceremony on June 4, 2024. The event, held at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, NY, celebrated over 400 graduates in various health-related fields.
Sturek has long aspired to become a nurse, inspired by the unique bond nurses share with their patients. “I always admired the special bond patients share with their nurses and aspire to be the kind of nurse who makes a lasting impact on their patients’ lives,” she said in a news release. Currently studying for her National Council Licensure Examination, she hopes to specialize in pediatric oncology/hematology.
The Maimonides Award recognizes students who exemplify the highest professional ideals in the health sciences. During the ceremony, Steven Lorenzet, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, praised the graduates for their perseverance and resilience as they embark on their careers.
Expressing gratitude, Sturek credited Touro University for providing her with the essential skills to pursue her dream. “I credit Touro for teaching me the key skills needed to fulfill a lifelong dream of mine,” she stated.
