Wayne Community College Celebrates New Nursing Graduates at Local Ceremony

Wayne Community College recently held a pinning ceremony for its latest class of registered nurses. This event celebrated 38 graduates transitioning from students to professional nurses, joining over 2,200 alumni from WCC's Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Each graduate received a pin, a scroll, and a rose, symbolizing their readiness for their new roles.

The ceremony included traditional elements such as the lighting of lamps and the recitation of the Florence Nightingale pledge. The attire for the graduates also reflected their achievement; female graduates wore a traditional nurse’s cap, and male graduates had a black stripe on their sleeves, a design specific to the WCC’s ADN program.

Chloe Cooke, the ADN class president, spoke about the group's journey, emphasizing the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices made during the past two years. She also expressed appreciation for the supportive community within the program.

The event also highlighted graduates who excelled academically and clinically. Emily Siniavsky received the Theoretical Excellence Award, Jordan Barrow the Clinical Excellence Award, and Jennifer Ocampo-Trejo the Outstanding Student Award, recognizing their achievements in both academic and clinical areas.

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