COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PROCESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
OPENING REMARKS
Elden Monday, MBA Senior Campus President
NATIONAL ANTHEM
WELCOME
Tiffany Tatum, PsyD Dean of General Education
FACULTY MESSAGE
Adetoun Olupitan, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN Nursing Adjunct Faculty
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Lisa Ann Behrend, DNP, MSN-CNS, RN, AC-CCNS, CCRN-CSC, CLSSGB Regional Director of Education –Region 1 (CA/NV) Prime Healthcare
STUDENT SPEAKER
Daniel Avitia
HISTORY OF PINNING
Julie Jordan, MSN-Ed, BSN, PHN, RN
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
Tiffany
Tatum, PsyD
Dean of General Education
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES
Julie Jordan, MSN-Ed, BSN, PHN, RN Dean of Nursing RECITATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE
Breland Parker, MSN, RN, CPN Nursing Faculty
CLOSING REMARKS
Elden Monday, MBA Senior Campus President RECESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE
In full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick, with all the skills and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering and to promote health. I will respect at all times, the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me and refraining from any action that might endanger life or health. I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and to give loyal support and cooperation, to all members of the health team. I will do my utmost to honor the international code of nursing ethics and to uphold the integrity of the professional nurse.
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Cords are awarded to students to signify a level of academic achievement and extra-curricular activities.
CORDS WORN BY GRADUATES
3.9-4.0 GPA
Blue & Gold Magna Cum Laude 3.7-3.89 GPA
Cum Laude
GPA
Light Blue & Purple Student Leadership Award SNA AZC
Navy Blue, Light Blue & Gold Summa Cum Laude
Navy
Gold
Silver,
Red, White & Blue
GRADUATE CANDIDATES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Rosa Arteaga
Daniel Avitia
Celeste Bailon
Monica Barrera
Abra Butler
Peter Cruz
Monique Del Real-Mena
Evelyn Dominguez
Tracey Fabian
Stevie Foote
Brittnee Forrester
Cynthia Gallegos
Karisma Gallegos
Evelia Gomez
Daisy Gonzales
Jennifer Hernandez Moreno
Krista Krueger
Kathryn Lawrence
Alexzandria Lesley
Jenny Luna
Citlalic Magallanes
Serena Martinez
Roxanna Mason
Jessica Mayen
Pauline Mbugua
Mechell McKenzie
Krystal Montes de oca
Nadine Morales
Therese Moreno
Angelina Morfin
Matrice Oforiatta
Elizabeth Ortega
Alyssa Perez
Kimberly Postakis Lambertinis
Geoffrey Ramirez
Cindy Rodriguez
Francezka Perez Rodriguez
Isaac Rodriguez
Jocelyne Ruiz
Akemi Tamaura
Matthew Thomas
Brianna Torreli
Tiffani White
Samantha Yrigoyen
Yingyin Zhou