‘Community’ characterizes 希德 CC experience

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Four 维克斯堡 firefighters earned Associate Degrees in Nursing on July 26 in the first of three summer graduation ceremonies at 海因兹社区学院.

四个人——塔瓦雷斯·哈切特, 史蒂文森阿奇, Jabaris McDaniel and Reginald Galloway – went through the paramedic program at 希德, three at the same time and one separately, before completing the nursing program together at the 维克斯堡-Warren Campus.

“This is everything: Giving back and helping people,” said an elated McDaniel.

Hatchett said his interest in medical began when he first worked at a pharmacy, became a firefighter and then a paramedic. “I liked being a paramedic first,他说.

Arianna Irby of Raleigh drove 100 miles each day to complete her practical nursing degree at the 护理联合健康中心 while working at the Pearl MEA clinic. Her husband missed the ceremony because of naval training in Virginia but her parents –along with her three daughters Avery, 5; Ivy, 2和埃米, 1 ­– watched her walk across the stage at Cain-Cochran Hall.

“I have a very understanding boss and a good support system helping me with these three children. That’s how I did it,” she said, referring to her parents and husband Corey.

She plans to return to 希德 in the near future for an Associate Degree in Nursing.

All special speakers for the ceremonies were students receiving degrees.

Canton resident Deanna Sharkey offered the invocation and benediction. She received a degree in practical nursing. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and is a student member of the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses. 33岁时, she plans to start her career in medical-surgical nursing and work toward becoming a registered nurse in the future.

Trent Ard spoke on behalf of classmates. At age 28, he earned an Associate Degree in Nursing. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and a new member of Mississippi Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. He will further his education at the University of Southern Mississippi and wants to work in critical care.

“Although that first test in our first summer semester had me questioning my decision to transition into nursing, 我很高兴我这么做了, and I am happy that I chose 希德. Even though I had a 252-mile round trip for each night of class, and questioned my sanity from time to time, 希德 was without a doubt the place for me,”阿德说。, 谁住在派恩, La. “希德 has provided me with a wealth of knowledge that I can apply to be that good, competent 希德 nurse we have heard about all year.

 “I can say without a doubt that I am ready. I am sure that my fellow soon-to-be practicing RNs agree with me in that 希德 prepares you to … have a successful life-long career in nursing,他说.

 在总, nearly 400 students received a total 476 credentials, meaning some students received more than one credential. Of those, 65 students graduated cum laude with a grade point average of 3.2 to 3.59; 42 graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.99 and 37 graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 4.0.

 Students in other programs graduated on July 27. Those with last names beginning with A-L graduated at 10 a.m. and those whose last names begin with M-Z graduated at 2 p.m. All ceremonies were at Cain-Cochran Hall on the 雷蒙德 Campus.