{"id":4419,"date":"2023-12-11T12:04:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T18:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=4419"},"modified":"2023-12-11T12:04:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T18:04:48","slug":"jones-college-practical-nurse-grads-bridge-the-healthcare-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-college-practical-nurse-grads-bridge-the-healthcare-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心直播 Practical Nurse grads \u201cBridge\u201d the healthcare gap<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ELLISVILLE \u2013 Twenty-six 糖心直播 students in the Practical Nursing program successfully completed the three-semester program and are now ready to help bridge the healthcare crisis. One way to accomplish that is through the Nursing Bridge Program offered at 糖心直播 and many other colleges and universities statewide, to help fill the demand for nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cAll of our practical nursing students can go on from here in their education. In fact, nearly 50% of ours do continue their education,\u201d said Amy Myers, Practical Nurse Program Director. \u201cHere at Jones, there is a Bridge Program for our students and the Associate Degree Nursing program. They can work and take classes, and it takes them a little less time to earn the next degree. There are Bridge programs across the state for the bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the many options 53-year-old Regenia Hamilton is considering as she celebrates finishing the Practical Nursing program. The Columbia mother and grandmother and her sister, Theresa McHenry had planned to be in nursing school together, however, her 51-year-old sister had to take a few more prerequisite classes and will begin the program in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I finish the practical nursing program, I plan on bridging to the Associate Degree Program,\u201d said McHenry. \u201cI am also very proud of my sister today. She deserves it because she works hard. She\u2019s going to be a great nurse and she has had it in her all these years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Theresa McHenry and her sister, Regenia Hamilton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ironically, the 糖心直播 nursing faculty also believes Hamilton most emulated the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale. During the Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, Hamilton was selected as the recipient of the Florence Nightingale Award for her compassion, dedication, and kindness with professionalism, integrity, and selfless attitude toward humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt has changed my life coming to Jones. Every instructor has become family and I\u2019m so excited about today,\u201d said Hamilton. \u201cYou have endless opportunities as a nurse. I have yet to decide what I\u2019ll do next, but it\u2019s not a burden to think about. I\u2019m so excited and I just want to choose the right path because at my age, you know, I want to make the best decision for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her challenge to the Level 1 Nursing students, Hamilton encouraged the group to \u201cstart over\u201d whenever they make a mistake. \u201cThat is the one thing that I carry with me through life as an older student, but I\u2019m here,\u201d explained Hamilton. \u201cWhen you come to that bump in the road. Start over. Regroup. Never quit and keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Tessa Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Tessa Flowers shared with the graduates, family, and friends at the Pinning Ceremony, that the nursing program has a special place in her heart. Her grandmother is a graduate of the JCJC Practical Nursing program and is confident the newest graduates are ready to serve. She said she is also thankful for their desire to help others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m thankful for the students here today who will help bridge the gap with our current health care crisis. We need good nurses. We need nurses who are trained to take care of us. These students have the training and education. I\u2019m also thankful for the faculty, qualified caring faculty, who have helped these students through some of the hardest days they have faced yet. They have persevered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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LaKirria Everett pinned by Amy Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Shelby Brazell and Rod Tolbert<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

One graduate, LaKirria Everett of Waynesboro was selected to receive the Rising Star Award for showing continuous dedication and exceptional growth in the classroom and clinical setting. Her positive attitude and perseverance have enriched her professionalism and nursing knowledge, her teachers explained. The Academic Excellence Award was given to Shelby Brazell of Waynesboro who achieved the highest average and superior academic performance. The ceremony concluded with the traditional Lamp Lighting Ceremony which is a representation of the enlightenment of your mind. The traditional \u201cLamp Lighting\u201d was inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who carried a lamp to find and help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Practical Nursing Graduates December 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layesha Brianna B\u00e2, Clarksdale                               <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brittany Michelle Barnes, Laurel                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madelyn Berry, Prentiss                    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catie Booth, Heidelberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelby Brazell, Waynesboro <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jada Jamya Brinson, Prentiss                        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyra Nicole Brown, Indianola                                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaila Ja\u2019Maya Clemons, DeKalb                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Grace Edwards, Richton                                 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LaKirria Aaliyah Everett, Waynesboro                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adisyn Mae Gainey, Waynesboro                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regenia Hamilton, Columbia                        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mallorie Harris, Stringer                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaqueria Polk-Harris, State Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bailey Holifield, Laurel                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laneshia Chanea Jackson, Laurel                 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jermeneshia Jordan, State Line                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaneshia Monique Kirk, Laurel                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taneshia LaSha Leverette, Waynesboro                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidney Matthew, Moselle      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haley McSwain, Petal           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karli Rhyne Mills, Greene County                           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Grace Rigney, Buckatunna               <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Shepherd, Ellisville                           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendell Smith, Greene County                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel Ryuka Womack, Richton  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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