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
Date May 16
Time 3:00pm
Campus IWV
Location Gym