Fort Dodge Celebrates New Nursing Graduates at Iowa Central Pinning Ceremony

On May 9, Iowa Central Community College held a pinning ceremony for its associate degree nursing students at Decker Auditorium on the Fort Dodge Campus. The event featured speeches and the presentation of nursing pins, which mark the transition from students to professional nurses. Dr. Jesse Ulrich, the president of Iowa Central, opened the ceremony, encouraging the graduates to remember why they chose this challenging and rewarding career.

During the event, student representatives from various campuses spoke about their educational experiences. Ian Wellik from the Fort Dodge Campus, Karen Pantoja from the Storm Lake Campus, and Macy Filbrandt from the Webster City Campus each gave a speech. They discussed the challenges they faced, their educational journey, and their personal growth.

The ceremony included the pinning of the graduates by nursing instructors such as Christel Becker and Betty Daniel, who were instrumental in the students' education. This act symbolizes the completion of their academic programs and their readiness to start careers in nursing, emphasizing their commitment to patient care.

The event concluded with the graduates reciting the Nightingale Pledge, led by Wellik, Pantoja, and Filbrandt. This pledge is a commitment to maintain the integrity and ethics of the nursing profession.

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