[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MS. CELIANA TUPUA-DENSER

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 31, 2023

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a standout member 
of the South Sound community. I would like to recognize Ms. Celiana 
Tupua-Denser and her remarkable work as a Registered Nurse for patients 
in our community, as well as her dedication to her nursing students as 
an instructor of Practical Nursing at Clover Park Technical College.
  After graduating from the Practical Nursing Program at Clover Park 
Technical College and receiving her Registered Nurse license, Celiana 
continued her studies in nursing while working as a cardiac nurse.
  After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University 
of Washington Tacoma, Celiana decided to give back to the communities 
that supported her dream by joining the faculty at her alma mater, 
Clover Park Technical College. As a current Master of Nursing student 
at the University of Washington Tacoma and a tenure-track faculty 
member at Clover Park Technical College, Celiana continues to make 
education a priority not only for herself, but for the future nurses 
that she teaches.
  In the classroom, Celiana focuses on delivering holistic patient care 
with an eye towards equity. By using simulators to create scenarios 
that students might face in the industry, Celiana takes advantage of 
available technology and resources to better prepare students for their 
nursing careers.
  As National Nurses Month comes to a close, I am proud to shine a 
spotlight on Ms. Celiana Tupua-Denser, a service-oriented nurse and 
educator we can all learn from.

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