The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) recognized more than 60 healthcare professionals as they completed degree programs in December 2022, with a traditional recognition and pinning ceremony on Dec. 15 in Havens Auditorium.
Seven Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduates earned recognition, along with 41 in the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track, 10 in the second-degree nursing track, and four in the RN to BSN track.
Dean Susan Hendricks, Christina Downey, interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Carolyn Townsend, associate dean of the pre-licensure track, all offered congratulations to the honorees.
April Mouser, clinical liaison, said faculty were proud to welcome them as colleagues, and added that their knowledge and skills would develop into the career of a lifetime, whether they are close by or far away.
“Nursing is all about touching lives, and lives touching yours along the way,” Mouser concluded. “My wish for you is that you find the area of nursing that lights a passion within your soul. May you never lose your passion for nursing, your drive for servanthood, and your devotion to outstanding care.”
MSN students participated in a hooding ceremony denoting their advanced degree, while those earning a BSN received pins.
Student speakers were Maria Ramos Hernandez, Gabby Killebrew, and Reggie Manuel.
Locally, six Hamilton County students were among the graduates. They are listed by degree and hometown.
Second degree nursing graduates
- Carmel: Dustin Theis
- Noblesville: Raegen Monk
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Carmel: Tori L. Frew and Brittany Kaylynn Lake
- Cicero: Alexis Gilbert
Online RN to BSN
- Noblesville: Michelle Alexandra Landis