Heather Templin, the daughter of Vern and Tina Schager of Bainbridge Island, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice during commencement exercises held at Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. on May 18, 2013.

She was recognized for academic excellence at the hooding ceremony for the School of Nursing and graduated summa cum laude from her Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

Templin plans on practicing in trauma and critical care in Omaha while her husband finishes surgery residency.

She is a Bainbridge High School graduate, Class of 2001.