Jan 21, 2025 | Featured , Health Sciences , Academics

Columbia State Pins 35 New Nursing Grads

Students lighting candles during the Fall 24 Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Columbia State Community College recently celebrated 35 nursing graduates in a pinning ceremony in the Webster Athletic Center.

“The Nursing faculty and staff congratulate the Fall 2024 Nursing class on the completion of their program,” said Dr. Amy Huff, Columbia State nursing program director. “This degree opens the door to a multitude of opportunities for the graduates. We wish them well as they prepare to become Registered Nurses in a variety of healthcare settings and are excited to see the contributions they will make to the nursing profession.”

Columbia State nursing graduates completed four semesters of classroom instruction and 540 hours of clinical instruction to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing.

Next, graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination in order to earn licensure, which is required to practice as a registered nurse. The 2024 Columbia State nursing students’ first-attempt pass rate for the NCLEX is 98%.

Nursing students are prepared to provide direct patient care in various areas, including medical, surgical, pediatrics and more. After graduation, these nurses will work in various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, schools and home health care.

“Learners and communities benefit from Columbia State's commitment to providing
student-nurses with the opportunity to pursue dreams, achieve success and launch exciting careers,” said Dr. Kae Fleming, Columbia State dean of the Health Sciences Division. “These graduates will care for patients and families and make a difference in others' lives!”

The Columbia State nursing program is committed to excellence in nursing education. It has received full approval from the Tennessee Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The program’s three-year average graduate job placement rate is 99%. 

Columbia State’s nursing program has a competitive admission process with applicants admitted twice per year. For more information about applying to the program, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Nursing.

View more photos from the event at https://www.flickr.com/photos/columbiastatecc/albums/72177720322651647/.

 

Davidson County graduates
Pictured (left to right): Davidson County graduates Douglas Vasquez-Gonzalez, Marisa Stramaglia and Gracie Hammontree.

 

Overton County graduate
Overton County graduate Katiebeth Bilbrey.

 

Wayne County graduate
Wayne County graduate Tracy Horton.

 

Rutherford County graduates
Pictured (left to right): Rutherford County graduates Arin Byrne, Jaida Hill and Samantha Escue.

 

Marshall County graduates
Pictured (left to right): Marshall County graduates Charlotte Marler and Taylor Pickle.

 

Lawrence County graduates
Pictured standing (left to right): Lawrence County graduates Adella Shulkusky, Richard Crews and Justin Short. Sitting (left to right): Bonnie Weaver, Alexandria Johnson and Jennifer Hall.

 

Maury County graduates
Pictured standing (left to right): Maury County graduates Cammi Powell, Kayleigh Johnson, Audra Bell, Hailey Potts and Darrea Young. Sitting (left to right): Heather Popplewell, Madeline Carroll, Pamela Ramirez, Jocelyne Garcia and Jessica Stewart.

 

Williamson County graduates

Pictured standing (left to right): Williamson County graduates Tiffany Scruggs, Elizabeth Embody, London Jones and Jana Oetting. Sitting (left to right): Angela Stovenour, Jasmine Parsa, Terresa Chavis, Diana Segovia and Makalah Tankersley.