Congratulations to a group of students who took a big step toward a nursing career.
According to a news release from Angelina College, the institution’s Vocational Nursing program held its pinning ceremony for 2021 graduates on Wednesday, with the keynote speaker reminding new nurses that “nursing evolves daily, for what they must be prepared to change with it ”.
Dr. Sandra Brannan, AC’s Director of Nursing, shared her years of experience as she encouraged graduates to enjoy every opportunity.
“As you pursue nursing to the fullest, you want to be open to opportunity, you want to grow, and you want to ask questions,” Brannan said. “Whether you continue your education formally or informally, you will learn something new every day. Every day in the infirmary is a whole new world. “
Graduates walked the Temple Theater stage and received their respective brooches from their loved ones, friends, or instructors. After the individual pins, the new nurses collectively participated in the traditional candle lighting, symbolic of Florence Nightingale’s gesture of “showing the world what her hands and loving heart can do.” The graduates then recited the Nightingale Pledge together.
Nursing graduates of the Lufkin class include
- Ruby Alonso Acevedo
- Hillary bookman
- Kelsi castleberry
- Lamyia Chatman
- DeAveon Farris
- Delontae james
- Karina Madrigal
- Erica McWhorter
- Marlena phillips
- Courtney polley
- Cherrelle richards
- Jerline roberts
- The Shepherd Woman
- Lani trim
- Amanda Weeks
- David wolf
Nurse graduates from the Hudson / Livingston class include
- Edna chebochok
- Lillie dubreuil
- Kristen lofton
Course instructors are Dr. Charlet Blades (lead instructor), Dr. Susan Adams (Hudson instructor), Melissa Abbott (Livingston instructor), Mary Hastings (Lufkin instructor), and Jacquelyn McClain (Lufkin instructor).
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