GETTYSBURG - Spring graduates of HACC’s associate degree in nursing program, Gettysburg Campus, received their nursing pins in a ceremony recently. The 18 students have successfully completed HACC’s clinical nursing program and are now qualified to take licensure exams to become registered nurses (RNs).
In addition to the pinning ceremony, a striping ceremony recognized 28 students who have completed their first year of nursing education. They received stripes for the sleeves of their student uniforms, designating them as second level associate degree in nursing students.
Several graduating students were recognized during the ceremony. Benjamin Zorbaugh, York, received the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Leadership Award, presented to the student who demonstrates strong leadership qualities which include patient advocacy, professionalism and effective communication skills.
Marian Randall, Chambersburg, received the Gettysburg Campus Nursing Student Organization Art of Nursing Award, presented to the student who demonstrates outstanding compassionate care to patients and families.
The Gettysburg Nursing Faculty Excellence in Nursing Award is presented to the student who demonstrates excellence in interpersonal communication, assessment, documentation, and technical skills, who consistently exhibits exemplary behavior both in the classroom and clinical areas, and who best exemplifies HACC nursing. The award went to Michelle Smith of Hanover.
The program included opening remarks and congratulations by HACC President Edna Baehre, Ph.D., and by Jennifer Weaver, Campus vice-president and dean, and Ron Young, HACC vice-president of academic affairs and enrollment management. Marilyn Teeter, director of nursing programs at HACC-Gettysburg, spoke to the graduates about life-long learning and caring, and reminded them that nursing is both a great responsibility and a great source of pride. She joined the students in thanking family and friends for their support.
Teeter also acknowledged the cooperation and affiliation of area health care agencies which make their sites available to provide clinical experience for nursing students: Adams-Hanover Counseling Services, Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Chambersburg Hospital/Summit Health, Gettysburg Hospital WellSpan, Gettysburg Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Golden Living Center, Green Acres Adams County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hanover Hospital, Homewood at Plum Creek, Lutheran Home Care Services, Mountain View OB/GYN, Waynesboro Hospital/Summit Health, St, James Lutheran Church Day Care Center, VNA WellSpan and York Hospital WellSpan.
HACC also offers a college-based practical nursing (PN) program at the Gettysburg Campus. In addition, the Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses of HACC provide registered nursing and practical nursing programs.
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Spring graduates of the registered nursing program at HACC-Gettysburg Campus received their nursing pins in a ceremony recently. The students have graduated from HACC with an associate degree in nursing and are qualified to take licensure exams to become registered nurses. Pictured left to right are (front row): Christina Johnson, Bendersville; Sarah Coleman, Gettysburg; Kimberly Palmer, Gardners; Benjamin Zorbaugh, York; Amy Harry, Mt. Holly Springs; Marian Randall, Chambersburg; Holly Deroba, Boiling Springs. (Second row): Kathleen Maier, Chambersburg; Julie Waltemyer, York; Casey Fahringer, Spring Grove; Rebecca Baker, Arendtsville. (Back row): Jaime Rice, St. Thomas; Sherri Bookamer, Carlisle; Rebecca Hietsch, Carlisle; Steven Dutterer, Hanover; Patricia Webb, Hanover; Christine Barshinger, New Oxford; Michelle Smith, Hanover.