Nursing Pinning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2009

Nursing Department
(417) 625-9322

 

JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - Graduates of the Nursing program at Missouri Southern State University will take part in a formal pinning slated for 6 p.m., Friday, May 15 in Mills Anderson Criminal Justice Center at MSSU.

 

Dr. Mari Beth Linder, associate professor and Director of the Department of Nursing, will welcome the 37 graduates.

 

Introductions will be made by Dr. Tia Strait, Dean, School of Technology.

 

MSSU President Dr. Bruce Speck will make brief remarks to the graduates.

 

Following an invocation by April Bennett, 2009 Nursing Program graduate, assistant professor Shanna Griffiths will make remarks.

 

The Spirit of Nursing Awards will be presented by Sgt. First Class Patricia N. Mitchell, U.S. Army.

 

Presentation of Baccalaureate Degree candidates will be made by Grace Ayton, BSN coordinator/associate professor.

 

Sheila Hart and Patricia Hempsmyer, both assistant professors of Nursing, will formally pin the graduates.

 

Candle lighters will be Chrys Corcoran, assistant professor and Chris Eller, associate professor.

 

“The Nightingale Pledge” will be made by LeSha Goade, assistant professor. Lauren Haggard, assistant professor of Nursing will make the Rose Presentation.

 

Dr. John Messick, Vice President fpr Academic Affairs, will present the Class of 2009.

 

Danielle Ready, 2009 Nursing Program Graduate, will deliver the Benediction. Roses for the event will be provided by the Missouri Southern Student Nurses Association.

#
Baccalaureate of Science Degree Nursing Class of 2009, Friday, May 15, Missouri Southern State University

ARKANSAS
Rogers
Nicole Caire

 

ILLINOIS
Waterloo
Aaron Rippelmeyer

 

KANSAS
Pittsburg
Danielle Ready

 

Riverton
Jo Comer
Lindsey Turner

 

MISSOURI
Anderson
Summer Anderson

 

Appleton City
Megan Minich

 

Carl Junction
Seth Sewell
Deann Post

 

Carthage
Michelle Salazar
Christine Waldo
Hollie Webb

 

Goodman
Echo Hartman

 

Joplin
Heather Adamson
Daniel Carter
Latisha Chapman
Ashley Hill
Magen Mertens
Megan Ritchie
Shelly Robertson

Charla Scoggin
Eva Jolene Webb

 

Leeton
Rebekah Terrell

 

Liberal
Kortni Brous
Ashley Roehrs

 

Miller
Jennifer Collier

 

Neosho
Ashden Brattin
Kimberly Fletcher

 

Pierce City
Michelle Miller

 

Purdy
April Bennett
Hannah King

 

Reeds
Amber Jones

 

Seneca
Alicia Hilburn

 

Sheldon
Kara Anderson, RN

 

Webb City
Joy Nelson

 

MONTANA
Libby
Anna Byrns

 

OKLAHOMA
Miami
Justin Plott

 

 

News Bureau Home