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Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2009

Middle Ga. Tech nursing students earn pins

Graduating students in the practical nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus.

The pin signifies the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the practical nursing program and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or “boards,” to become a licensed practical nurse.

Students who were pinned at the ceremony include Alison Reilly of Warner Robins, Sussan Goldsworthy of Warner Robins, Serena Shirley of Hawkinsville, Christine Morgan of Byron, Alina Kushnir of Centerville, Leslie Johnson of Macon, Deborah Boone of Hawkinsville, Shawanda Walker of Warner Robins and Shannon Besselman of Byron.

Practical Nursing Program Chair Anne Sartain presented students with their pins.

Faculty members Fredia Wimsatt, Linda Gerlock, Dee Mohlenkamp, Monecia Walton and Janet Tanner also were present.

In addition to the pins, two students received special awards. Shawanda Walker received the award for Best Clinician, which recognizes a student who provides competent and compassionate care for clients and promotes teamwork among peers. The recipient of this award must also demonstrate exemplary performance in the clinical setting and hold high the standards of the practical nursing field.

Deborah Boone was recognized for excelling in both the academic and clinical arenas with the Academic Award, which is presented to the student who has achieved and maintained the highest academic standards.

The Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College is a five-quarter program. Students receive classroom and hands-on training in a clinical setting.

To find out more about the program, call 988-6800, or log on to www.middlegatech.edu.

From staff reports

Middle Georgia Technical College’s Spring 2009 practical nursing graduates are, from left, Alison Reilly, Sussan Goldsworthy, Serena Shirley, Christine Morgan, Alina Kushnir, Leslie Johnson, Deborah Boone, Shawanda Walker and Shannon Besselman.