ADN Bridge Students Receive Pins During College’s 2023 Ceremony
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) hosted a pinning ceremony for their fifth cohort of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Bridge Program graduates, Wednesday, July 26.
OFTC’s ADN Bridge program began in August 2018 and allows Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and paramedics who have at least one-year in-field experience to obtain certification to become Registered Nurses (RN).
Forty-seven ADN graduates received nursing pins, signifying their completion of the educational requirements to apply and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
“I am very proud of these students,” shared Tammy Bayto, OFTC’s Dean of Academic Affairs for Allied Health and Professional Services. “Many are non-traditional students who returned to school while working and caring for their families. They have a vested interest in success, and it’s evident through their hard work and dedication throughout this program.”
The tradition of the pinning ceremony dates to the Crusades when members of the Knight Hospitallers were honored with Maltese crosses after caring for wounded soldiers. Then in the 1860’s Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, continued the tradition when she decided all nursing students who completed nursing training deserved recognition.
During the ceremony each student received their nursing pin, officially welcoming them into the RN family.
Participating ADN students
Folashade Adebambo, Houston
Garrett Anderson, Putnam
Kehinde Airiodion, Gwinett
Mellie Anderson, Bleckley
Kyla Baker, Newton
Eric Bergeron, Oglethorpe
Katelynn Bracewell, Laurens
Ashton Brantley, Laurens
Jeffery Bratcher, Jasper
Kyle Brule, Gwinett
Ashley Chipman, Baldwin
Marilyn Cooper, Burke
Jennifer Davis, Hall
Ronnie Davis, Newton
Michael Day, Gilmer
Avery Evans, Hall
Hillary Evans, Pulaski
Linda Fields, Richmond
Linda Forsong, Richmond
Courtney Garnto, Bibb
Chassidy Harper, Baldwin
Rachel Holliday, Bibb
Charlotte Hoskins, Newton
Carla Irby, Glascock
Cierra Jones, Houston
Kayla Jones, Bleckley
Melinda Layfield, Peach
Kellie Loyd, Twiggs
John Mabry, Laurens
Mary Maka, Barrow
David Mashburn, Forsyth
Erica McBride, Bulloch
Heather McNeal, Telfair
Willie Milline, Newton
Stacy Morris, Jenkins
Ferrin Norwood, Franklin
Tina-Kay Rhoden, Rockdale
Spencer Roberts, Hall
Regina Singleton, Toombs
Justin Smith, Spalding
Charles Waddy, DeKalb
Jason Wite, Effingham
Kierra Wallace, Bulloch
Jasmine Watson, Laurens
Joseph Webb, Barrow
Nathaniel Weldon, Baldwin
Taniesha Wilson, Baldwin
In addition to the college’s ADN Bridge Program in Sandersville, OFTC is now offering an Associate of Science in Nursing program on the Dublin Campus, beginning January 2024. Students interested in applying for this program should take any needed core classes in order to be eligible to apply. The deadline to apply for the Spring 2024 cohort is November 1. To learn more about admissions or competitive program requirements, contact OFTC’s admissions (admissions@oftc.edu) or registrars office (registrar@oftc.edu). Learn more at OFTC.edu.
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