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ELLISVILLE 鈥� For almost 60 years, 糖心直播鈥檚 Associate Degree Nursing program has been sending its graduates into the healthcare field. On December 7, during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony at 糖心直播, administrators, family, and friends, congratulated 24 new graduates who will join the thousands of nurses before them and transform their communities as new nurses.

鈥淭hank you for investing in these students because there is not a single thing that we do that鈥檚 more important,鈥� 糖心直播 President, Dr. Jesse Smith declared to friends and family at the A.D. Nursing program鈥檚 Graduation and Pinning ceremony recently. 鈥淎 nurse doesn鈥檛 just get a great job and work in healthcare. One nurse in the community transforms the lives of our families and our communities. The trajectory of a nurse not only enhances that family鈥檚 income, but also the health of everyone they see, their children, and their parents. You can see the impact grows. From my perspective as a college president, we see those investments and they add value for the greater good. It reminds me of the book of Matthew in the Bible. 鈥榊ou are the salt of the earth鈥�.鈥� A nurse graduates, works in their field and literally transforms the health of an entire family.鈥�

Stringer鈥檚 Katelyn Green is one of the nurses who answered the call. After considering being an athletic trainer, she was inspired to make a difference as a nurse after her father鈥檚 passing.

鈥淕od really touched me and showed me this career actually needs me. I truly want to try to help everyone and anyone I can who has gone through something similar to me. Even if I can help just one person, that will make everything so worth it,鈥� said Green, who plans to work in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

Now that Laurel鈥檚 Sarah Boone has her associate degree in nursing, she aspires to work in the hospital emergency department. Initially, she was inspired by her sister and 2021 JC Practical Nursing graduate, Hannah Boone Swindall.

鈥淚t was kind of scary watching her go through this program because it looked very stressful, but it was worth it,鈥� shared the younger Boone. 鈥淚t鈥檚 very rewarding to have your patients thank you at the end of the day, even when you feel like you haven鈥檛 done your best. That鈥檚 the most rewarding part, I think.鈥�

Continuing his education and working in the ICU is on the horizon for the A.D.N. Class President, Shakeeb Anderson. The Quitman resident wants to work in the ICU while continuing his medical training in hopes of becoming a doctor. While addressing his classmates during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony, he challenged them to always remember the essence of their profession regardless of their future endeavors.

鈥淪ee beyond the illness or injury of your patients and embrace the humanity of every individual who crosses your path. Each patient has a unique story, fear, hope, and dream. It is our ability to listen attentively to our souls and to provide care that goes beyond the physical, encompassing the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. Be advocates for your patients, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are respected, and their needs are met,鈥� shared Anderson. 鈥淥ur degrees are not an ending as much as a new beginning. As Colin Powell said, 鈥楢 dream doesn鈥檛 become reality through magic. It takes determination and hard work.鈥� Our dreams are now becoming real.鈥�

Acknowledging the grit of the 24 new nurses, A.D. N. program director, Mike Cummings also praised this class for overcoming numerous obstacles during the pandemic.

鈥淭hey had to wear masks at different times, and all the things that it took to get through this program, yet they showed up for work and it鈥檚 impressive. They persisted and they remained flexible as the world changed in front of them. Job well done!鈥� Cummings told the graduating class.

Ultimately, both the graduates and college administrators also praised the support of friends and family. The help and assistance provided to these nurses while in school for five semesters, allowed them to reach their goals and dreams of earning an Associate Degree in Nursing while working through unprecedented challenges.

糖心直播 Associate Degree Nursing Graduates December 2023

Shakeeb Anderson-Shubuta

Sarah Boone-Laurel

Jana Bounds-Hattiesburg

Sydney Brady-Madison

Amber Butler-Waynesboro

Isabella Cherry-Waynesboro

Nadalyn Cluff-Moselle

Shakema Cobb-Paulding

Bailee Dental-Tampa, FL

Kravian Gillum-Heidelberg

Katelyn Green-Stringer

Nia Henderson-Waynesboro

Stacey Higgins-Hattiesburg

Robert Little-Laurel

Nancy Long-Lucedale

Nikki Magee-Forest

Gracie McCullough-Stringer

Kourtney McDonald-Sand Hill

Mary Kimble Pearson-Indianola

Alexys Price-State Line

Stephen Schmidt-Mobile

Austin Stringer-Laurel

Shelby Thibodeaux-Perkinston

Marci Walley-Leakesville