Local Nursing Graduates Celebrated at Lake Land College Pinning Ceremony

Lake Land College recently held a pinning ceremony to honor its Associate Degree Nursing graduates. The event celebrated the students' hard work and dedication in completing the demanding program. During the ceremony, Claire Cardinal from Neoga, Rolando Monte De Oca from Mattoon, and Shellie Witteborg from Beecher City were recognized for their outstanding performance, professionalism, and empathy.

Emma Moran from Sullivan received the Patient Advocate Award for her professional and compassionate approach during the program. Autumn Meyer from Oakland was given the Clinical Excellence Award for her confidence, professionalism, and clinical skills, highlighting the program's focus on both academic and personal excellence.

The Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award was presented to Emily Bloemer from Dieterich. This award, voted by the faculty, honors a student who demonstrates overall excellence, including professional integrity, ethical behavior, sound decision-making, compassion, dedication, and strong technical and communication skills. Bloemer's name will be engraved on a plaque in the nursing skills lab at Neal Hall.

The ceremony also celebrated all graduates, each of whom received a pin symbolizing their readiness to enter the nursing profession. The graduates come from diverse backgrounds, adding richness to the program.

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