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By: Amy Charles | December 16, 2024
On Friday, December 13, the University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing held a pinning ceremony in the Health Professions Education Building, honoring 27 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates receiving their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations.
Karen Damron, Ph.D., RN, dean of the College of Nursing and Human Services, addressed the graduates, praising their accomplishments and recognizing their commitment to the nursing profession.
“This is a time for you, your fellow classmates and your families to come together and celebrate your accomplishments,” said Damron. “You can be assured too, that for your dean and professors, this is a proud moment to witness your triumph in reaching your goals. Congratulations and enjoy!”
Brianna Cole of Salyersville, Ky., received the Vivian Day Award, presented to the graduate with the highest grade point average in nursing courses.
Jessica Vickers of Belfry, Ky., was the recipient of the Elizabeth Akers Elliott Award, selected by the nursing faculty as a student who best exemplifies the very essence of nursing, who combines qualities of critical thinking, professional judgment and caring, and who exceeds what is expected of a new graduate. The award also holds special significance for the family of Elizabeth Akers Elliott, as they established a trust fund to launch the nursing program in her memory.
Wesley Loudermilk of Phelps, Ky., received the Spirit of Nursing Award, an honor bestowed by fellow classmates to the nursing student they would most like to have caring for themselves or their family if they became ill.
Students were pinned by nursing faculty and recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge. The traditional ceremony dates to the 1860s and was adopted by Nightingale to honor her most outstanding graduate nurses.