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| Jennifer Britt, of Troy, is pinned by Julie Willenbrink, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Edison’s time-honored nursing pinning ceremony on Wednesday, May 7. |
The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which the graduate nurse is presented to family and friends as a professional who is about to practice nursing and the graduate is usually “pinned” by the faculty members who have worked with the students throughout their course of study. Each school has a unique pin, which serves as a symbol of the successful completion of a rigorous curriculum, which prepares its graduates to administer to the sick and injured and promote health through the practice of nursing.
Edison President, Dr. Cris Valdez, gave an opening speech praising the hard work and determination of the students, while recognizing the sacrifices made by the family members and friends who have supported them while completing their degrees.
When asked what getting pinned meant to the nursing class representative, Jennifer Britt, of Troy, had the following to say. “For me, getting pinned at the ceremony symbolizes the finality of the program, it’s the cherry on the cupcake. This accomplishment was earned, not given and should be a reminder of the trials and tribulations I went through to earn my nursing degree.”
Each of the 49 graduates had the opportunity to submit a word of thanks to those who have made the end of this portion of their education possible, which was read as they received their pin from an Edison nursing faculty member. Many used the opportunity to share individual stories of sacrifice and triumphing over adversity, the bonds that were formed between classmates and the deep appreciation held for the Edison nursing faculty.
Graduates of the program will move on to the next phase of their career, which involves taking the registered nurse licensing exam and seeking employment.
Edison Community College’s nursing program has maintained full accreditation and approval over its thirty-three year history. In 2013, Edison’s Associate of Nursing Degree program was granted a full five-year approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing. In 2011, the program earned an eight-year accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the highest level a program can receive.
Applications for Edison’s Registered Nursing program are currently being accepted for spring 2015 semester. For further information about the program, visit www.edisonohio.edu.