Bethel College Pins Largest Group of Nurses Yet
Posted by Public Relations |
May 07, 2008
The largest pinning celebration in the history of Bethel College was held May 3, 2008, with 110 nursing graduates recognized. This is the 23rd Pinning Ceremony for the Bethel School of Nursing and the second pinning ceremony for the newest program in the School of Nursing, the Master’s in Nursing Degree program.
Students from the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, RN-BSN Program and MSN program were recognized. Nursing faculty announced and pinned the graduates. The featured speaker was Charlotte Hertzler Croyle, a registered nurse and grandmother of one of the graduates. Undignified Praise, a Bethel College musical group, sang several pieces. Sarah Hobbs, one of the BSN graduates, also sang. ADN graduate Laurie Van Kirk read “New Paths,” a poem she had written. Bethel President Steve Cramer and Vice President James Stump also participated in the ceremony, as did Nursing Faculty Rick Becker and Minister Oscar Jones.
School of Nursing Dean Dr. Ruth Davidhizar explained the significance of the Bethel College Nursing Pin, reviewed the history of nursing at Bethel College and the story of the development of the nursing pin by the first two graduates and their faculty in 1983. Retiring nursing faculty member, Ruth Shearer, was also recognized for 18 years of service to the school of nursing.
The graduates pinned include:
+ Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
* GPA of 3.5 or higher
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Brittany Croyle |
Jonathon Gordon |
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Merline Abraham +* |
Lori Knisely * |
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Carrie Anglemyer |
Stephanie Martz |
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Sylvia Coffing * |
Dale Robbins +* |
Bethel College is an accredited Christian college of the arts and sciences offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 50 areas of study. The current enrollment of more than 2,000 includes students from 34 states and Puerto Rico, 12 countries, more than 25 denominations and 16 percent from culturally diverse backgrounds. Scholarships are available based upon a variety of factors including academic achievement, talent in the arts or athletics, ethnicity and church affiliation. Bethel offers classes at four locations: the Mishawaka campus, the Elkhart Campus and two satellite locations (in Nappanee and in Dowagiac, Mich.). The main Bethel campus is situated on 75 wooded acres in Mishawaka, Ind.
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