Local Pride: Mid-State Technical College Honors 26 New Nursing Graduates

On May 14, 2024, Mid-State Technical College celebrated the graduation of 26 nursing students with a pinning ceremony at its Wisconsin Rapids Campus. This event marks the transition of students into professional nurses and was attended by their families, friends, and faculty.

Brittany Anderson, a graduate from Iola, thanked her instructors and peers for their support during her studies. She has secured a job as a medical-surgical nurse at ThedaCare. Anderson reflected on the ceremony as a significant milestone marking both an ending and a new beginning in her career. She also mentioned looking forward to spending more time with her family.

The pinning ceremony is a long-standing tradition in nursing education, initiated by Florence Nightingale in the 1860s. During the ceremony, each graduate is pinned by a registered nurse, who may be a family member, friend, or faculty member. This act symbolizes their official entry into the nursing profession. A recorded message from each student, discussing their experiences and future goals, is played during the event.

Olivia Stroik, another graduate from Stevens Point, expressed her gratitude towards her instructors and classmates for their support. Graduating with high honors, she is about to start her career at Aspirus Wausau Hospital as a cardiac intensive care unit nurse. For Stroik, the ceremony was a meaningful acknowledgment of her efforts and achievements.

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