News Release
IWV Campus
IWV Campus to Hold Student Vocational Nurses Graduation
May 7, 2009
Success has been achieved by 16 Student Vocational Nurses (SVN) at the
Cerro Coso Community College, IWV Campus. A formal graduation, Pinning
and Capping Ceremony will be held at the College Gymnasium on Saturday, May
16 at 3:00 p.m.
"The nursing ceremony is a time honored event. Students begin planning
for this ceremony very early in their three semester intense and
comprehensive program," stated Cheryl Gates, Director of Nursing for Cerro
Coso College. Guest speaker will be Annette Hodgins, RN, MSN, PHN, CPUR.
The Nursing Class of 2009 consists on the following SVN's: Cassandra
Bullock, Felipa Castilllo, Renee Doser, Megan Droesch, April Foster, Robynn
Gleason, Sundown Lea Hittu, Sandra Renee Johnson, Tatiana Longoria, Elisa
Hayde Macfarlane, Jenni Melchor, Tanua L. Peterson, Mary Peterson, Karen
Schrader, Heather Renee Sinton and Grace Steimer.
The highlight of the ceremony is always the candle-lighting and recitation
of the Nursing Pledge. Formal recognition is provided to the graduates
and to their family and friends, who have supported them during their
numerous hours in the books or at clinical facilities. The ceremony
provides validation that the difficult but rewarding experience has been
achieved.
Chaplain Roger Van Der Werken, CDR, United States Navy will give both the
invocation and the benediction. The Pink Ladies Auxiliary from
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital will provide a reception after the ceremony.
The public is invited to attend this joyous event.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Clark, Director of Public Information (760)
384-6230
EVENT DETAILS | |
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Date | May 16 |
Time | 3:00pm |
Campus | IWV |
Location | Gym |