New BCCC practical nursing graduates pinned in ceremony on July 18 | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    Twenty-three graduates of Beaufort County Community College’s Practical Nursing program received their nursing school pins Thursday, July 18 in a ceremony, which is a traditional rite of passage for nursing school graduates across the country.

    The ceremony was held at on the BCCC campus before an audience of about 250 college administrators, faculty and staff as well as family and friends of the graduates.

    In her faculty address, Aino Jackson, lead Practical Nursing instructor, told the class members that they had changed from their first day as new nursing students to graduates who are confident in their skills.

    But, she told them, "Your nursing journey has just begun." She encouraged them to build on their foundation to continue learning, care about their profession, find a good mentor and work with a supportive team.

    "Congratulations to each of you," she said. "We wish you much success and, yes, you do make us proud."

    In student comments, Brandy Hill, class president, thanked the instructors and family members for their support.

    "It was worth everything we sacrificed to be here today," she said. "Best of luck with everything you do and always remember to be the best that you can be.

    Pinning ceremonies in their currently recognizable form began in 1893. The pin is awarded to the nurse to recognize the achievement of entering the profession and to signify a nursing school graduate's affiliation with a specific nursing school.

    The graduates are now qualified to take the state licensure examination.

    They are Kimberly N. Allen, Blanca S. Angeles, Theresa Barnes, Theresa A. Branton, Lori A. Craft, Charlene Douglas, Chiquitta M. Evans, Tammy L. Foreman, Klenettye M. Frett, Danielle C. Harris, Felicity U. Hicks, Brandy N. Hill, Isis Y. James, Deidre M. Moore, Ashley R. Perry, Mandy Sanders, Patrick E. Small, Chelcie L. Spruill, Kristin S. Thomas, Jennifer L. Webster, Courtney L. Welch, Kristen B. Whitehurst and Tishara M. Worthington.

    For more information about the Practical Nursing program at BCCC, contact Aino Jackson at 252-940-6395 or visit the BCCC website at www.beaufortccc.edu.
The 2013 Practical Nursing graduates, carrying candles in honor of Florence Nightingale, recite the Practical Nurse's Pledge at the end of the Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony July 18.    Click on the image to expand to as much as 1000 pixels wide.


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