SKYCTC Nursing Students honored at pinning ceremony

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) honored 36 Practical Nursing students from the Glasgow Campus at the annual nursing pinning ceremony Wednesday at the Cave City Convention Center.

The ceremony marks the PN student’s completion of their Practical Nursing Diploma from the Glasgow Campus.

“We are so pleased that these students have chosen the nursing profession, and we salute them for their perseverance and determination through this challenging program,” said Dr. Angie Harlan, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing at SKYCTC. “They will join a workforce where nurses are in high demand.”

RN students honored in this year’s ceremony were:

Adair County

Rosaleigh Maulden

Allen County

Carrie Starks
Rebekah Westray

Barren County

Anzley Adwell
Jennifer Britt
Haley Bunch
Crystal Codner
Karleigh Delk
Brooke Dilley
Brianna Goodson
Kaylyn Hale
Makayla Irvin
Zachary Miles
Lauren Mowrey
Victoria Pridemore
Jocelyn Stinson
Jasmine Sullivan
Aubrey Woods

Edmonson County

Jessica Lindsey

Hart County

Claire Bull
Clarisse Terry
Jamie Wease

Metcalfe County

Faith Givens

Monroe County

Khloe Byrn
Allison Davis
Baylee Ray

Warren County

Caleb Brown
Veronica Calix
Abigail Davis
Terri DeLaOsa
Kayla Dyer
Ashton Howton
Kelly Mruk
Desiree Powell
Alexis Smith
Raven Thomas

In addition to these recognitions, two SKYCTC students received state-wide awards.

The Kim Nealis Williams Scholarship is given by the Kentucky Council for Practical Nursing in honor of former KCTCS employee Kim Nealis Williams.

The scholarship is available to any Practical Nursing student in the state of Kentucky who submits and a completed application and has a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Rebecca Forest Scholarship is given by the Kentucky Council for Practical Nursing in memory of former KCTCS employee Rebecca Forest.

The scholarship is available to any Practical Nursing student in the state of Kentucky who submits and a completed application and has a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Awards Presented:

Golden Bandage Scissors Award – TJ Samson Hospital: Desiree Powell
TJ Pledge 6 C’s Award -T.J. Samson Hospital: Brianna Goodson
Ann K. Rogers Nursing Award - Glasgow B&PW Club: Kaylyn Hale
Mollie Carmon Obstetrical Award: Kelly Mruk
Barren County Clinical Nursing Award - Barren County Nursing and Rehab: Faith Givens
NHC Better Way Award Tammi Turner - NHC Healthcare: Crystal Codner
Dr. Phillip Bale Mental Health Award - Glasgow State Nursing Facility : Carrie Starks
Signature Health Care of Glasgow Sacred Seven Award: Khloe Byrn
Dr. Jimmy T. Isenberg Nursing Award: Kaylyn Hale
Joy Rudenga Memorial Award: Desiree Powell
Pharmacology Award - KY Practical Nursing Organization: Jessica Lindsey
Heroic “Hart” Award - Signature Health Care of Hart County: Allison Davis
Rebecca Forest Scholarship- Kentucky Council of Practical Nursing: Kaylyn Hale
Kim Nealis Williams Scholarship - Kentucky Council of Practical Nursing: Lauren Mowrey
Perfect Attendance Award: Haley Bunch, Khloe Byrn, Kaylyn Hale, and Desiree Powell