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Nickita
Malcom, of Troy, receives her pin during the time-honored pinning
ceremony at
Edison State Community College.
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Edison State nursing
graduates honored with pinning ceremony
Edison State Community College honored its most recent nursing
graduates on Wednesday, May 10, with a pinning ceremony held before an
audience of family and friends at the Piqua Campus.
The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which the graduate
nurse is presented to family and friends as a professional who is about
to practice nursing, and the graduate is usually “pinned” by the
faculty members who have worked with the students throughout their
course of study.
Each college has a unique pin, which serves as a symbol of the
successful completion of a rigorous curriculum, which prepares its
graduates to administer to the sick and injured and promote health
through the practice of nursing.
Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson welcomed friends and family
members and commended those being pinned. Provost Chris Spradlin shared
with the graduates why nurses are special to his family and
congratulated the class. Program Administrator of Nursing Jill Bobb
gave a speech praising the hard work and determination of the students,
while recognizing the sacrifices made by the family members and friends
who have supported them while completing their degrees.
When reached for comment, nursing class representative Nickita Malcom,
of Troy, Ohio, expressed her enthusiasm for being pinned and noted the
hard work that has gone into reaching this milestone.
“My journey through nursing school has not always been a smooth ride,”
said Malcom. “I encountered bumps along the road, I was tempted several
times to give up when juggling being a full time mom, a full time
employee, and a full time student. It started to feel overwhelming. But
after surviving the first few weeks of the second semester with all of
my obligations, I discovered that I was resilient and all I needed to
do was persevere.”
“I consider myself blessed to be able to pursue my passion. I’m excited
to get started in my new profession and I’m grateful to my family,
friends, and instructors that supported me along the way.”
Each of the thirty-seven graduates had the opportunity to submit a word
of thanks to those who have made the end of this portion of their
education possible, which was read as they received their pin from an
Edison State nursing faculty member. Many used the opportunity to share
individual stories of sacrifice and triumphing over adversity, the
bonds that were formed between classmates and the deep appreciation
held for the Edison State nursing faculty.
Graduates of the program will move on to the next phase of their
career, which involves taking the registered nurse licensing exam and
seeking employment.
Edison State Community College’s nursing program has maintained full
accreditation and approval over its thirty-six year history. In 2013,
Edison State’s Associate of Nursing Degree program was granted a full
five-year approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing. In 2011, the program
earned an eight-year accreditation from the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, the highest level a program can receive.
Applications for Edison State’s Registered Nursing program are
currently being accepted for spring 2018 semester. For more information
about the nursing program, visit www.edisonohio.edu/programs or call
937.778.8600.
Spring 2017 Nursing Graduates:
Anna: Kristen Smith
Bellefontaine: Staci Inskeep
Brookville: Melanie Hanes
Covington: Kendra Simon
Conover: Danelle Douglas
Dayton: Samanth Routson
Huber Heights: Phillip DiPuccio
Ludlow Falls: Bradley Oroszi
Miamisburg: Robin Timpe
Piqua: Tonya Forror, Kaci King, Gabrielle Maniaci, David Marion, Jodi
Puckett, Rebekah Wiles, Braden Wise
Russia: Kayla Warner
Sidney: Betsey Anthony, Crystal Davis, Kelly Hicks, Amy Schultz, Holli
Thornton, Dezare VanHook
Tipp City: Jennifer Fry, Abigail Love, Ashley Ruff
Troy: Nickita Malcolm, Kara Moore, John Ocampo, Rudy Talia, Penny
Sykes, Heather Wagner
Urbana: Christina Royer
West Milton: MacKenzie Cook, Demetria Walker, Ashley Cottingim
Yorkshire: Rebecca Peterson
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