COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PROCESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING REMARKS
Tamara Mitchell-Davis, MBA Dean of General Education
FACULTY MESSAGE
WELCOME
Tamara Mitchell-Davis, MBA Dean of General Education
Michelle Maduex, MSN, RN, CNE Assistant Professor STUDENT SPEAKER
Tiana Moore
HISTORY OF PINNING
Amanda Bell, DNP, CNS, RN, NEA-BC
Dean
of Nursing
The tradition of receiving a nursing pin dates back to the 1860s. This ritual symbolizes the completion of nursing education as established nurses welcome new graduates into the profession. Inspired by Florence Nightingale’s recognition of excellence among her nurses, the pin represents a nurse’s school, values, and commitment to compassionate care. This custom is deeply personal and meaningful, honoring the hard work, dedication, and calling to serve others. Each school’s pin design is unique, reflecting its heritage and mission, and receiving it marks a rite of passage into the trusted and respected nursing community.
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Tamara Mitchell-Davis, MBA
Dean of General Education
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES
Amanda Bell, DNP, CNS, RN, NEA-BC Dean of Nursing RECITATION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE
Erin Mulready, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Nursing Faculty
CLOSING REMARKS
Amanda Bell, DNP, CNS, RN, NEA-BC Dean of Nursing RECESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
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