  {"id":2351,"date":"2021-08-13T10:58:54","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T16:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2021-08-13T10:58:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T16:58:54","slug":"2351","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/2351\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>糖心直播 Practical Nursing graduates enter profession at critical time<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ELLISVILLE \u2013 Thirty new, Practical Nursing graduates from 糖心直播 are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-myers-speaking-ms-cropped.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2360 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-myers-speaking-ms-cropped-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-myers-speaking-ms-cropped-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-myers-speaking-ms-cropped-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amy-myers-speaking-ms-cropped-1024x685.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> entering the profession at the most critical time. They were challenged during their education and will most likely continue to be challenged in their careers. Director of the Practical Nursing Program at Jones, Amy Myers said she is proud of their accomplishments, and she is confident they are prepared to make a positive impact in the medical profession.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese graduates have completed nursing school during a time of uncertainty. The pandemic forced our graduates to complete much of their classwork online. Learning difficult, nursing content in an online format is no easy feat! Many students also faced financial and personal challenges, persevering despite it all. I am excited for the opportunities our graduates will have to better their own lives and those of their future patients,\u201d said Myers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/academic-award-jimmy-brazell-and-dr-brandi-wilford-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2355 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/academic-award-jimmy-brazell-and-dr-brandi-wilford-small-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/academic-award-jimmy-brazell-and-dr-brandi-wilford-small-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/academic-award-jimmy-brazell-and-dr-brandi-wilford-small-768x622.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/academic-award-jimmy-brazell-and-dr-brandi-wilford-small-1024x829.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/academic-award-jimmy-brazell-and-dr-brandi-wilford-small.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Three students were honored for their accomplishments during the three-semester program. Jimmy Brazell of Waynesboro earned the Academic Excellence Award for having the highest academic average. The Rising Star Award was<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rising-star-award-amaya-tavarez-and-dr-brandi-wilford1-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2358 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rising-star-award-amaya-tavarez-and-dr-brandi-wilford1-small-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rising-star-award-amaya-tavarez-and-dr-brandi-wilford1-small-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rising-star-award-amaya-tavarez-and-dr-brandi-wilford1-small-768x736.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rising-star-award-amaya-tavarez-and-dr-brandi-wilford1-small-1024x982.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rising-star-award-amaya-tavarez-and-dr-brandi-wilford1-small.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> presented to Amaya Tavarez of Silver Creek for her continuous dedication and growth in the classroom and clinical setting, and her positive attitude and perseverance which enriched her professionalism and nursing knowledge. Dustin Lambert of Raleigh was honored to receive the Florence Nightingale Award amongst the full-time practical nursing program graduates by 糖心直播 faculty who believe he exhibits the qualities of the founder of nursing, with his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/florence-nightingale-award-dustin-lambert-with-dr-brandi-wilford-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2356 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/florence-nightingale-award-dustin-lambert-with-dr-brandi-wilford-small-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/florence-nightingale-award-dustin-lambert-with-dr-brandi-wilford-small-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/florence-nightingale-award-dustin-lambert-with-dr-brandi-wilford-small-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/florence-nightingale-award-dustin-lambert-with-dr-brandi-wilford-small-945x1024.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/florence-nightingale-award-dustin-lambert-with-dr-brandi-wilford-small.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a>professionalism, integrity and selfless attitude.<\/p>\n<p>The Pinning and Graduation Ceremony ended with the traditional \u201cLamp Lighting\u201d inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightengale who carried a lamp to help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854. For more information about the Practical Nursing Program, check out the website: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/programs\/practicalnursing\/\">https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/programs\/practicalnursing\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><u>PRACTICAL NURSING GRADUATES AUGUST 2021<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hannah Boone, Laurel<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy Brazell, Waynesboro<\/p>\n<p>Courtney Brumfield, Sumrall<\/p>\n<p>Kala Causey, Leakesville<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Chauvin, Hattiesburg<\/p>\n<p>Malik Dade, Laurel<\/p>\n<p>De Carlos Garrett, Waynesboro<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca Green, Laurel<\/p>\n<p>Katherine Guerra, Moselle<\/p>\n<p>Tekeyla Hartzog, Waynesboro<\/p>\n<p>Nicole Hickson-Wigington, Sandersville<\/p>\n<p>Ashley Hollman, Mize<\/p>\n<p>Caitlin Hughes, Columbia<\/p>\n<p>Marlee Hunnell, Ellisville<\/p>\n<p>Jebony Jones, Port Gibson<\/p>\n<p>Breanna King, Laurel<\/p>\n<p>Dustin Lambert, Raleigh<\/p>\n<p>Cassidy Lofton, Soso<\/p>\n<p>Sherika McInnis, Collins<\/p>\n<p>Ariel Mills, Waynesboro<\/p>\n<p>Akira Jael Myers, Lumberton<\/p>\n<p>Amber Newsom, Monticello<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Odom, Richton<\/p>\n<p>Cody Pitts, Ellisville<\/p>\n<p>Jana Pitts, Laurel<\/p>\n<p>Chezne Porter, Hattiesburg<\/p>\n<p>Amaya Tavarez, Silver Creek<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Grace Taylor, Richland<\/p>\n<p>Savannah Thompson, Seminary<\/p>\n<p>Takella Washington, Laurel<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nurses-pledge-and-lamp-lighting2-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nurses-pledge-and-lamp-lighting2-small-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nurses-pledge-and-lamp-lighting2-small-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nurses-pledge-and-lamp-lighting2-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nurses-pledge-and-lamp-lighting2-small-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nurses-pledge-and-lamp-lighting2-small.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>糖心直播 Practical Nursing graduates enter profession at critical time ELLISVILLE \u2013 Thirty new, Practical Nursing graduates from 糖心直播 are entering the profession at the most critical time. 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