Rappahannock Community College (RCC) recently celebrated the graduation of nurses and paramedics at commencement exercises. Thirty-five individuals earned an associate of applied science in nursing (ADN), 20 earned a practical nursing (PN) certificate and 16 earned a paramedic career studies certificate (EMS).
President Dr. Shannon Kennedy conferred the degrees and addressed the graduates reminding them that their work extends beyond technical skill. “As you leave us today to enter the workforce, I have three things I want you to remember: never lose your curiosity; protect your empathy; and trust your training,” said Dr. Kennnedy.
“The scrubs you wear and the badges you carry are more than a uniform—they are a promise. A promise that when someone calls for help, you will answer….
