Cochise College celebrated the 2022 Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants at the Sierra Vista Campus on Thursday, Dec. 22.
Family and friends cheered as the students walked into the Student Union and across the stage to receive their certificates and pins.
Marthaelisa Leon, an LPN graduate, said, “I’m forever grateful for my parents, friends, and BTS for motivating me.”
Monique Ybarra added, “Thank you to everyone that supported me and encouraged me.”
The tradition of nursing pinning originated in the 1860s at the Nightingale School of Nursing in London. The pin symbolizes the history of the nursing program, and it is unique to each nursing school, including Cochise College. The pin is a “mark of character as an achievement” and identifies nurses who were educated to serve the health needs of society.
The Practical Nursing Certificate provides knowledge and skills to prepare students in nursing care for patients of all ages across all cultures. The Nursing Assistant Certificate takes only one semester to complete and prepare students on specific patient-care skills, including nursing processes in the basic physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of all patients, with particular emphasis on the geriatric population.
Licensed Practical Nurse Candidates
Miranda Bishop, Jenine Britton, Anna Cowan, Jasmine DeSio, Kyniem Do, Karla Dominguez, Karla Durazo, Heather Frisby, Socorro Frisby, Deone Fry, Eileen Hidalgo, Felicia Howard, Amy Hynes, Luz Kalal, Marthaelisa Leon, Ashley Madril, Michelle Sitze, Everado Toledo, Carla Torres, Amanda Troutman, Jasmin Veliz, Shannon Wilson, and Monique Ybarra
Certified Nursing Assistant Candidates
Andrew Bowles, Karmin Cianciolo, Alana Darlington, Annaliese Denogean, Emily England, Ezuquiel Galaz, Kaylince Hermosillo, Alexandria Lawrence, Anachristina MelGoza, Jerica McDoniel, Eris Morse, Austin Novak and Kaylee Peterson
Congratulations to the Class of 2022. Welcome to the profession of nursing!
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