COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PROCESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING REMARKS
Elden Monday, MBA Senior Campus President
FACULTY
MESSAGE
Kelly A Donoghue, MSN, RN Core Faculty
WELCOME
Tiffany Tatum, PsyD Dean of General Education
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Joshua Castil, PT, DPT General Education Faculty
STUDENT SPEAKER
Pablo Arellano
HISTORY OF PINNING
Alice Martanegara, DNP, 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
Alice Martanegara, DNP, RN
Dean of Nursing
RECITATION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE
Ally French, MSN-Ed, RN Nursing Faculty & NCLEX Success Specialist CLOSING REMARKS
Elden Monday, MBA Senior Campus President RECESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
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