June 9, 2009
Gettysburg, PA - Spring graduates of the associate degree in nursing program received their nursing pins in a cereomony held at the HACC-Gettysburg Campus. The 14 graduates 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 cereomony recognized 17 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 associate degree students were recognized during the ceremonies.
Jaclyn Ebersole of East Berlin 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.
Jody Culp of Abbottstown received the Gettysburg Campus Nursing Student Organization Art of Nursing Award, presented to the student who demonstrates outstanding compassionate care to patients and families.
Eileen Hawbaker of Littlestown received the Gettysburg Nursing Faculty Excellence in Nursing Award, 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 program included a welcome by Gettysburg Campus Vice President Jennifer Weaver and opening remarks by Dean Christopher Fowler, Ph.D., of HACC's Math, Science and Allied Health Division. Marilyn Teeter, director of nursing programs at HACC-Gettysburg, introduced the nursing faculty and extended thanks to the families and friends of the students for their generous support and sacrifice.
Teeter also acknowledged the cooperation and affiliation of area health care agencies that make their sites available to provide clinical experience for nursing students: Adams-Hanover Counseling Services, Brethren Home at Cross Keys Village, 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, South Mountain Restoration Center, St. James Lutheran Church Day Care Center, Village of Lauren Run, VNA WellSpan, Waynesboro Hospital, and York Hospital WellSpan.
HACC also offers a college-based licensed practical nursing (LPN) 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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