Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 23 Practical Nursing students in a time-honored pinning ceremony held at 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 10 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.
The ceremony symbolizes the students’ transition from academic training to clinical practice.
“This pinning ceremony is a testament to the hard work, resilience, and passion of our Practical Nursing students,” said Angel Shuman, Nursing Program Director. “We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and confident they will make a profound impact in the communities they serve.”
The ceremony was opened with welcome remarks by Dr. Anthony Berrios, VP for Academic Affairs and the evenings keynote speaker was class of 2024 graduate Charmel Booker.
“This isn’t just a job, it’s a calling,” Booker shared with her classmates. “Nursing school may push us to our limits, but it also shapes us into compassionate, knowledgeable, and resilient professionals. We are learning how to heal and how to care, and nothing compares to that.”
Instructors Felicia Barefoot, Renea Durrence, and Haley Hendrix presented the students with their pins and the ceremony was closed by the lighting of candles and reciting of the Nightingale Pledge.
Practical Nursing Pin Recipients:
- Nicole Bacon
- Deja Beasley
- Charmel Booker
- Kiera Calhoun
- Lexxus Campbell
- Aisheyonna Davis
- Syreeta Garner
- Jasmine Harden
- Natori Heard
- Monika Hendrix
- De’Quavia Huntley
- Samaria Jenkins
- Gloria Jones
- Adina Mingle
- Wendy Brooke Mobley
- Chrystan Montgomery
- Uniqua Mosley
- Maggie Roberson
- Christina See
- Cassidy Skarhus
- Ashley Strong
- Gift Udoro Bugna
- Samantha Walker
Ogeechee Technical College’s Practical Nursing program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the healthcare field. Graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and pursue rewarding careers in various healthcare settings
To learn more about the Practical Nursing Program at Ogeechee Tech, visit https://www.ogeecheetech.edu/academics/nursing.