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MALTA – Kishwaukee College recently recognized 27 students for their completion of the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.
The ceremony was held Dec. 11 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, according to a news release.
The ceremony featured an address from the college’s Director of Nursing Angela Delmont and Vice President of Instruction Barbara Leach. The graduates were pinned by a family member or friend who supported them or acted as their mentor during the program.
Allen, Ansteth, Arias, Avolio, Babb, Bryer, Corbin, Doherty, Dold, Farlinger, Holuj, Langley, Valdez, Van Oosten and Yalley were recognized as Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honors Society members. Arias also was named the Fall 2024 class nominee for the nursing program’s Outstanding Student.
“The Kishwaukee College Nursing program is like no other. Every single one of our instructors teaches us with love, support and compassion. They will do everything in their power to help us succeed in the real world,” Arias said in a news release.
The graduating nursing class of Fall 2024 includes: Jacinta Allen, Kendal Ansteth, Olivia Arias, Vanessa Avolio, Bridget Babb, Kiley Bryer, Emily Corbin, David Doherty, Emma Dold, Yoscelyn Escamilla, Kevin Farlinger, Tiffany Hardcastle, Matt Holuj, Leyah Langley, Sarah Lowery, Delaney McKay, Alyssa Miller, Lindsay Moser, Jessica Rhodes, Mary Sanchez, Bridget Stewart, Brianna Stover, Laura Valdez, Yessica Valdez, Melcah Van Oosten, Devyn Williams and Rachel Yalley.
“It is an honor to stand before you today for this special occasion – a moment that signifies the culmination of hard work, dedication and an unyielding commitment,” Delmont said in a news release. “Pinning is a ceremony that holds a special place in the hearts of nurses worldwide. It is a rite of passage symbolizing the transition from nursing student to a practicing nurse.”
The Kishwaukee College registered nursing program prepares students to become fully licensed registered nurses in Illinois.