I got there. Members of the 17th class of Northeast State Nursing program said that loud and proud on December 9 as they received nursing pins as upcoming graduates and soon-to-be nurse professionals.
The Northeast State Nursing program recognized the Fall 2022 class of at a nurse pinning ceremony held on Thursday evening at the Kingsport Center for High Education Center in Kingsport.
“This is seen as the first badge given to those who care for others,” said Liza Waldroupe, assistant professor of Nursing, describing the pinning ceremony. “Today, nursing pins symbolize the successful completion of one journey and the exciting beginning of another.”
The Northeast Nursing graduates earning the A.A.S. degree this fall are Charles Bales; Caley Blevins; Greg Diffenderfer; Jack Duncan; Katherine Greer; Audra Hite; Gabriel Jones; Melissa Leyva; Jordan McCrary; Kurt McIntosh; Allison Merrill; Kaitlinn Ray; Holly Richardson; Scott Royston; Madison Schultz; Annabelle Smith; Susan Torres; and Aimee Vinson.
Family and friends filled the KCHE auditorium to celebrate students participating in the ceremony and completing the Northeast State Nursing program. Nursing faculty recognized students earning achievement awards for their work in the nursing program.
Allison Merrill received the Outstanding Student of the Year presented for stellar academic performance and all-around excellence. The Adult Learner Award went to Holly Richardson as a non-traditional student achieving academic success and leadership with personal responsibilities. Student representatives selected by the Nursing class and honored for their service were Greg Diffenderfer, Kurt McIntosh, and Madison Schultz.
Students Melissa Leyva and Kurt McIntosh earned the Program Support Award presented to students supporting classmates and functions in the Nursing program. Nursing faculty also recognized students Charles Bales, Melissa Leyva, and Kurt McIntosh for their roles in student support for the class.
“You have the kindness, you have the compassion in you, and you have the calling; go make the world a better place.” – Sandra Hooker, Assistant Professor of Nursing
What are the origins of the nursing pin? The nursing pin tradition traces its roots back 1,000 years to the Crusades. The Knights of the Order at Saint John the Baptist Hospital were the first caregivers to receive the Maltese cross for treating wounded crusaders.
Pinning, or honor, ceremonies are traditionally held for nursing classes at colleges and universities across the country. The nursing school pin distinguishes the graduates from all other health care professionals and paraprofessionals.
“The event provides an opportunity to pay homage to the field of nursing and the graduate,” said Waldroupe. “Students participating in the pinning become part of history of honoring nursing, the nursing profession, and nursing programs.”
Students recited the Nightingale Pledge during the ceremony. Named in honor of Florence Nightingale, the pledge is a version of the Hippocratic oath for nurses. Symbolizing ‘work well done’ nursing pins are awarded at completion of a nursing program. View a gallery of photos from the pinning ceremony at www.northeaststatephotos.com.
The nursing students graduating this Fall will receive their diplomas at the Northeast State Fall Commencement on Dec. 16. They will receive the associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Nursing.
“You have the kindness, you have the compassion in you, and you have the calling,” assistant professor Sandra Hooker told the new nurses. “Go make the world a better place.”
I got there. Members of the 17th class of Northeast State Nursing program said that loud and proud on December 9 as they received nursing pins as upcoming graduates and soon-to-be nurse professionals.
The Northeast State Nursing program recognized the Fall 2022 class of at a nurse pinning ceremony held on Thursday evening at the Kingsport Center for High Education Center in Kingsport.
“This is seen as the first badge given to those who care for others,” said Liza Waldroupe, assistant professor of Nursing, describing the pinning ceremony. “Today, nursing pins symbolize the successful completion of one journey and the exciting beginning of another.”
The Northeast Nursing graduates earning the A.A.S. degree this fall are Charles Bales; Caley Blevins; Greg Diffenderfer; Jack Duncan; Katherine Greer; Audra Hite; Gabriel Jones; Melissa Leyva; Jordan McCrary; Kurt McIntosh; Allison Merrill; Kaitlinn Ray; Holly Richardson; Scott Royston; Madison Schultz; Annabelle Smith; Susan Torres; and Aimee Vinson.
Family and friends filled the KCHE auditorium to celebrate students participating in the ceremony and completing the Northeast State Nursing program. Nursing faculty recognized students earning achievement awards for their work in the nursing program.
Allison Merrill received the Outstanding Student of the Year presented for stellar academic performance and all-around excellence. The Adult Learner Award went to Holly Richardson as a non-traditional student achieving academic success and leadership with personal responsibilities. Student representatives selected by the Nursing class and honored for their service were Greg Diffenderfer, Kurt McIntosh, and Madison Schultz.
Students Melissa Leyva and Kurt McIntosh earned the Program Support Award presented to students supporting classmates and functions in the Nursing program. Nursing faculty also recognized students Charles Bales, Melissa Leyva, and Kurt McIntosh for their roles in student support for the class.
What are the origins of the nursing pin? The nursing pin tradition traces its roots back 1,000 years to the Crusades. The Knights of the Order at Saint John the Baptist Hospital were the first caregivers to receive the Maltese cross for treating wounded crusaders.
Pinning, or honor, ceremonies are traditionally held for nursing classes at colleges and universities across the country. The nursing school pin distinguishes the graduates from all other health care professionals and paraprofessionals.
“The event provides an opportunity to pay homage to the field of nursing and the graduate,” said Waldroupe. “Students participating in the pinning become part of history of honoring nursing, the nursing profession, and nursing programs.”
Students recited the Nightingale Pledge during the ceremony. Named in honor of Florence Nightingale, the pledge is a version of the Hippocratic oath for nurses. Symbolizing ‘work well done’ nursing pins are awarded at completion of a nursing program. View a gallery of photos from the pinning ceremony at www.northeaststatephotos.com.
The nursing students graduating this Fall will receive their diplomas at the Northeast State Fall Commencement on Dec. 16. They will receive the associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Nursing.
“You have the kindness, you have the compassion in you, and you have the calling,” assistant professor Sandra Hooker told the new nurses. “Go make the world a better place.”
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