Rappahannock Community College (RCC) recently introduced 29 nurses to the community at a combined nurse pinning and health sciences commencement ceremony at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene.
The graduates each earned an associate of applied science in nursing (ADN), and one graduate also earned an associate of arts and sciences pre-BSN.
The nurse pinning ceremony recognizes the graduates are ready and prepared to enter the profession. In a symbolic welcoming, one nurse pins the next generation of nurses. Many students selected someone who inspired and encouraged them through their journey as their “pinners,” including family members and faculty who are nurses.
The fall Class of 2023 nursing graduates are Veulah Alvarado, Kelsi Ashburn, Tanya Bentick, Jenna Burns, Jasmine Conlan, Courtney deCheubel, Ashley Dickerson, Hunter Dunlevy, Madison Gaskill, Koolapramote Grabosky, Amber Headley, Helen Hebbons, Victoria Kohles, Alexis Little, Sophia Luzier, Rebecca Newsome, Kelsea Nichols, Elizabeth Norton, Brittany Ottarson, Abbagale Perez, Colin Robison, Eaden Sill, Lauren South, Natalie Stevens, Blaire Sydnor, Savannah Walker, Molly Weston, Rebekah White and Kendra Yates.
Nursing program head Dr. Becky White addressed the graduates. “You are all kind and compassionate. You will always care for others in….
