Local Pride: Victoria College Celebrates New Nursing Graduates from Our Community

Victoria College held a Pinning Ceremony for its Spring 2024 Associate Degree Nursing graduates on May 9 at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts. The event recognized the academic efforts of 47 graduates, attended by their families and friends.

At the ceremony, each graduate received a nursing pin, marking their readiness to work as healthcare professionals. The pinning ceremony is a traditional event that introduces graduates to the nursing field.

Four graduates were recognized for their high academic performance. Amber Marek from Goliad, Daniela Medrano from Bloomington, and Misty Perkins and Alicia Huerta from Victoria, all achieved the highest GPAs in their class.

The graduates came from various towns including Berclair, Bloomington, Cuero, El Campo, Gonzales, Hallettsville, Inez, Lolita, Palacios, Port Lavaca, Refugio, Telferner, Vanderbilt, Victoria, Wharton, and Yoakum. Victoria College’s nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. It prepares students to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and start a career as a licensed registered nurse.

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