Education 26 March 2010

Eighteen graduate from SSCC's practical nursing program

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Eighteen graduate from SSCC’s practical nursing program
                           
The 40th graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held Friday, March 19, in the college’s Central Campus auditorium. Eighteen students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program.
Opening remarks were presented by nursing student Kala Ferguson.
“The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that began in the 1860s to mark the passage from nursing school to the nursing profession,” said Dr. Julianne Krebs, SSCC Director of Nursing, who opened the evening’s ceremony with introductions of the nursing faculty and SSCC President Dr. Kevin Boys.
“My participation is an honor,” said Dr. Boys. “We’re here to celebrate your talent and hard work as you have chosen one of the most noble professions. We are all indebted to those who choose the nursing profession.
“Tonight you have one last final exam,” he said. “Before the sun sets tonight, give a great big hug to those who have supported you along your journey.”
Guest speaker for the evening was Melissa Martin, MSN, MHA, a 1991 graduate of SSCC’s practical nursing certificate program and a 1996 graduate of SSCC’s associate of applied science degree in nursing. Martin currently works as an instructor in the college’s nursing program.
“I understand how much time and effort you’ve all put into this accomplishment” said Martin. “You need to take a few days to relax and enjoy your rewards before you start studying for your boards.
“Being a nurse is a noble and honorable profession. I welcome all of you to the field I love—nursing.”
Following Martin’s speech, Dr. Krebs recommended the graduates for certification. The certificates were presented by Dr. Krebs, Dr. Boys and practical nursing faculty members.
Dr. Krebs recognized Phi Theta Kappa members Michele Brown, Ashley Dillion, Sarah Fizer, Dee Horton and Nancy Roosa, and announced that Fizer graduated cum laude (3.5-3.74 GPA) and Roosa graduated summa cum laude (3.9-4.0) from the nursing program.
  Brenda Tilton, practical nursing faculty member, then presented the Licensed Practical Nursing Association of Ohio’s free one-year membership award to graduate Dee Horton.
Graduates of the Southern State Community College practical nursing program include: Hazel S. Barnhill of Leesburg, Michele Lee Brown of Clarksville, Ashley Marie Dillion of Washington C.H., Kala Renee Ferguson, Sarah Renae Fizer of Sabina, Lisa L. Frazier of Washington C.H., Joyce A. Gilbert of Wilmington, Dee Anna Minton Horton of Sabina, Tammy Nicole Luncan of Fayetteville, Terre Poynter of West Union, Christina Ann Ramsey of Seaman, Nancy Jane Roosa of Wilmington, Felicia Elaine Scott of Greenfield, Katherine L. Sparrow of Mt. Sterling, Jamie Yolanda Thomas of Peebles, Jamie L. Thompson of Wilmington, Peggy Lee Ward of Stout and Christina Marie Yerian of Leesburg.
New graduate Nancy Roosa offered the benediction to close the evening’s ceremony.
To learn more about Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program, which began in 1981, please call Administrative Assistant Sue Leach at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2640, or visit www.sscc.edu.
                           
The 40th graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held Friday, March 19, in the college’s Central Campus auditorium. Eighteen students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program.
Opening remarks were presented by nursing student Kala Ferguson.
“The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that began in the 1860s to mark the passage from nursing school to the nursing profession,” said Dr. Julianne Krebs, SSCC Director of Nursing, who opened the evening’s ceremony with introductions of the nursing faculty and SSCC President Dr. Kevin Boys.
“My participation is an honor,” said Dr. Boys. “We’re here to celebrate your talent and hard work as you have chosen one of the most noble professions. We are all indebted to those who choose the nursing profession.
“Tonight you have one last final exam,” he said. “Before the sun sets tonight, give a great big hug to those who have supported you along your journey.”
Guest speaker for the evening was Melissa Martin, MSN, MHA, a 1991 graduate of SSCC’s practical nursing certificate program and a 1996 graduate of SSCC’s associate of applied science degree in nursing. Martin currently works as an instructor in the college’s nursing program.
“I understand how much time and effort you’ve all put into this accomplishment” said Martin. “You need to take a few days to relax and enjoy your rewards before you start studying for your boards.
“Being a nurse is a noble and honorable profession. I welcome all of you to the field I love—nursing.”
Following Martin’s speech, Dr. Krebs recommended the graduates for certification. The certificates were presented by Dr. Krebs, Dr. Boys and practical nursing faculty members.
Dr. Krebs recognized Phi Theta Kappa members Michele Brown, Ashley Dillion, Sarah Fizer, Dee Horton and Nancy Roosa, and announced that Fizer graduated cum laude (3.5-3.74 GPA) and Roosa graduated summa cum laude (3.9-4.0) from the nursing program.
  Brenda Tilton, practical nursing faculty member, then presented the Licensed Practical Nursing Association of Ohio’s free one-year membership award to graduate Dee Horton.
Graduates of the Southern State Community College practical nursing program include: Hazel S. Barnhill of Leesburg, Michele Lee Brown of Clarksville, Ashley Marie Dillion of Washington C.H., Kala Renee Ferguson, Sarah Renae Fizer of Sabina, Lisa L. Frazier of Washington C.H., Joyce A. Gilbert of Wilmington, Dee Anna Minton Horton of Sabina, Tammy Nicole Luncan of Fayetteville, Terre Poynter of West Union, Christina Ann Ramsey of Seaman, Nancy Jane Roosa of Wilmington, Felicia Elaine Scott of Greenfield, Katherine L. Sparrow of Mt. Sterling, Jamie Yolanda Thomas of Peebles, Jamie L. Thompson of Wilmington, Peggy Lee Ward of Stout and Christina Marie Yerian of Leesburg.
New graduate Nancy Roosa offered the benediction to close the evening’s ceremony.
To learn more about Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program, which began in 1981, please call Administrative Assistant Sue Leach at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2640, or visit www.sscc.edu.
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