91吃瓜 recognizes nurses during pinning ceremony
91吃瓜, Neb. 鈥� 91吃瓜 (CSM) celebrated 31 nursing graduates at a Nurse Pinning Ceremony on July 12.听听
Each Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate from the class of 2025 received a pin as a symbolic welcome into the nursing profession.听
鈥淚t 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,鈥� said Megan Ray, director of undergraduate nursing.听
Wearing a pin on their uniform identifies CSM as their institution of learning and serves as a reminder of their commitment to nursing. CSM鈥檚 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.听
鈥淣ursing 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,鈥� Ray said. 鈥淚 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.鈥澨�
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.听
Alum DeMeria Bruce, the founder of Fulton Homes Education Center, received the Outstanding BSN Student Nurse Spirit of Nursing Award.听
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. CSM鈥檚 BSN program offers three- and four-year pathways, depending on transfer credits.听
Class of 2025 nursing graduates recognized during the Nurse Pinning Ceremony:听
Madison Ausdemore听听
Mackenzie Bender听听
Amanda Chizek听听
Maria Cuellar Melgar听听
Whitney Emory听听
Mia Gauvin听听
Anahi Guzman听听
Halle Heiss听听
Phoenix Hernandez听听
Natalie Ivey听听
Briana Jeanetta听听
Mica Kielian听听
Sarah Kopun听听
Chloe Madigan听听
Nevaeh Nielsen听听
Alexa Piecko听听
Jordynne Piittmann听听
Peyton Preston听听
Emily Price听听
Lorena Ramirez Newton听
Valerie Ramirez听听
Mia Rodriguez听听
Vivianna Ramos听听
Sydney Safarik听听
Kelsie Sears听听
Autumn Simons听听
Jessie Slagle听听
Miranda Swanson听听
Brenna Timewell听听
Amanda VanOeveren听听
Evelyn Zuniga Solorio听
