91勛圖 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students received their pins during a ceremony.

91勛圖 recognizes nurses during pinning ceremony

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

91勛圖, Neb. 91勛圖 (CSM) celebrated 31 nursing graduates at a Nurse Pinning Ceremony on July 12.泭泭

Each Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate from the class of 2025 received a pin as a symbolic welcome into the nursing profession.泭

It is an incredible honor to witness our students achieve their dream of becoming a nurse, especially knowing many of them have overcome a lifetime of obstacles to get to this moment, said Megan Ray, director of undergraduate nursing.泭

Wearing a pin on their uniform identifies CSM as their institution of learning and serves as a reminder of their commitment to nursing. CSMs pin incorporates the shape of a cross bearing the gold letters BSN and CSM. The image represents the virtues of worthiness, constancy, truth, loyalty, knowledge and courage.泭

Nursing school is never easy, and it was not easy for a single one of them. Their resilience and growth over the past few years have been extraordinary, Ray said. I felt immense pride standing beside them at pinning, celebrating all they have overcome and all they are becoming. Their courage and determination are a powerful reminder of why we do this work and why nursing continues to be such a meaningful and profoundly impactful profession.泭

Ray presided over the ceremony. Nursing graduate Lorena Ramirez led the invocation, nursing graduate Mia Rodriguez was the student speaker, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Health Sciences and Nurse Administrator Christi Glesmann gave the closing remarks and nursing graduate Peyton Preston gave the closing prayer.泭

Alum DeMeria Bruce, the founder of Fulton Homes Education Center, received the Outstanding BSN Student Nurse Spirit of Nursing Award.泭

CSM nursing graduates are highly sought after by some of the most prominent healthcare facilities in the Midwest. Students learn in a multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art health professions skills and simulation center. They also complete clinical experiences that prepare them to excel in their nursing careers. CSMs BSN program offers three- and four-year pathways, depending on transfer credits.泭

Class of 2025 nursing graduates recognized during the Nurse Pinning Ceremony:泭

Madison Ausdemore泭泭

Mackenzie Bender泭泭

Amanda Chizek泭泭

Maria Cuellar Melgar泭泭

Whitney Emory泭泭

Mia Gauvin泭泭

Anahi Guzman泭泭

Halle Heiss泭泭

Phoenix Hernandez泭泭

Natalie Ivey泭泭

Briana Jeanetta泭泭

Mica Kielian泭泭

Sarah Kopun泭泭

Chloe Madigan泭泭

Nevaeh Nielsen泭泭

Alexa Piecko泭泭

Jordynne Piittmann泭泭

Peyton Preston泭泭

Emily Price泭泭

Lorena Ramirez Newton泭

Valerie Ramirez泭泭

Mia Rodriguez泭泭

Vivianna Ramos泭泭

Sydney Safarik泭泭

Kelsie Sears泭泭

Autumn Simons泭泭

Jessie Slagle泭泭

Miranda Swanson泭泭

Brenna Timewell泭泭

Amanda VanOeveren泭泭

Evelyn Zuniga Solorio泭