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OMAHA, Neb. 鈥� 含羞草视频 (CSM) recognized 28 graduates during the Practical Nursing Certificate Ceremony May 16.听听

Each graduate completed the year-long Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) program and will complete the NCLEX-PN, the licensure examination required to begin working as a practical nurse.听

鈥淭his record-breaking class brought heart, focus and tenacity to every challenge. They are well-prepared, eager to begin their nursing careers and nearly half have already chosen to continue at 含羞草视频 in the LPN-to-BSN program鈥攁 true reflection of the connection and experience they had here,鈥� said Shamra Lundeen, director of the practical nursing program. 鈥淲atching them walk the stage in their gowns, surrounded by love and support, was one of the most rewarding moments I鈥檝e experienced as an educator.鈥澨�

Each graduate received a nursing pin, symbolizing the completion of the rigorous nursing program and a welcome into the nursing profession.听

Pinning is a time-honored tradition in nursing, and every school designs a unique pin for students. CSM鈥檚 pin incorporates the shape of a cross bearing the gold letters BSN and CSM. The image represents the virtues of worthiness, constancy, truth, loyalty, knowledge and courage.听

Wearing a pin on their uniform identifies CSM as their institution of learning and serves as a reminder of their commitment to nursing.听

Christi Glesmann, assistant dean of health sciences, presided over the ceremony. Monica Cantrell, a nursing instructor, led the blessing, Lundeen gave congratulatory remarks and Shibyja Jones was the student speaker.听听

鈥淚n nursing school, one of the biggest lessons we were taught is to offer yourself. I have seen that from each and every one of you. I鈥檓 sure you have all heard this from your instructors or loved ones but just in case you ever question yourself again, I am here to tell you I am proud of you, you belong here, and you were created exactly for this moment,鈥� Jones said during her speech.听

Students in the PNC program learn in CSM鈥檚 multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art health professions skills and simulation center. They also gain skills through clinical experiences at in-patient hospitals, clinics, community-based and long-term care facilities and more.听听

2025 Practical Nursing Certificate graduates:听

Abimbola Maryam Adeyiga-Sanusi, Omaha, NE听

Carolina Alcantar, Bellevue, NE听

Amyiia Blake, Omaha, NE听

Arely Ruiz Cabrera, Omaha, NE听

Rose Calixte, La Vista, NE听

Diana Chavarria, La Vista, NE听

Savannah, Chavez, Bellevue, NE听

Roxana Ortega Degante, Omaha, NE听

Savana Drummond, Bellevue, NE听

Nelly Epale, Omaha, NE听

Elizabeth Gazabon, Omaha, NE听

Shyan Haye, Omaha, NE听

Navyd Hernandez, Bellevue, NE听

D'Asha Jones, Omaha, NE听

Shibyja Jones, Omaha, NE听

Haley Kovar, Elkhorn, NE听

Sheldine Marcelin, Omaha, NE听

Milagros McAleer, Bennington, NE听

Shayla Parnell, Omaha, NE听

Jenny Roeber, Papillion, NE听

Amonia Sayonkon, Omaha, NE听

Tynikka Smith, Omaha, NE听

Emily Starkey, Ralston, NE听

Janet Tambe, Omaha, NE听

Jennifer Vega, Omaha, NE听

Stephany Perez Vergara, Omaha, NE听

Ashlea Vetick, Fremont, NE听

Paige Wemhoff, Omaha, NE听