Arizona College of Nursing - Phoenix Commencement Program

ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING

SUMMER 2026

PINNING &

COMMENCEMENT AUGUST 26, 2026

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

PROCESSIONAL

OPENING REMARKS

Faculty & Graduates

Brandon Corley, MBA, MSOL Campus President

FACULTY MESSAGE NATIONAL ANTHEM

WELCOME Tadzia Dennis, PhD, MEd, BA Dean of General Education

Rob Hollenback, MSN, RN Core Nursing Faculty

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Lin Sue Flood Director of Community Engagement, Hospice of the Valley

STUDENT SPEAKER Nicholas Mason

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HISTORY OF PINNING Sabrina Ashlock, MSN-Ed, RN Assistant 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.

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Crystal Bowman, PhD, RN, MSN-Ed, CHSE, CNE, CNE-CL Dean of Nursing

RECITATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE Jennivee Walsh, MHA, BSN, RN Assistant Dean of Nursing

CLOSING REMARKS Pamela Roman, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN Assistant Dean of Nursing

RECESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

Faculty & Graduates

Chris Osinski, MSN, BSN, RN Lab Manager

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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.

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ACADEMIC REGALIA

Cords are awarded to students to signify a level of academic achievement and extra-curricular activities.

CORDS WORN BY GRADUATES Navy Blue, Light Blue & Gold

Summa Cum Laude 3.9-4.0 GPA

Navy Blue & Gold

Magna Cum Laude 3.7-3.89 GPA

Gold

Cum Laude 3.5-3.69 GPA

Silver, Light Blue & Purple Red, White & Blue

Student Leadership Award SNA AZC Military Service

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GRADUATE CANDIDATES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Zackery Ahmadi

Gabrielle Hertzson

Zoe Paez

Gabriella Alcon

Melissa Hickman

Jaelene Payan Marquez

Ashley Anderson

Sarah Hughes

Daniela Ramirez

Angela Avila

Cortney Ingram

Diana Ramos Duran

Paityn Baird

Jinson Jiji

Jimena Rembao

Monique Barba

Annie Johannesen

Alexa Renteria Enriquez

Tanya Bastidos

Taconna Johnson

Daisy Reyna

Alexis Bautista

Marian Labiran

Courtni Robinson

Dolores Blackburn

Arianna Lawley

Adilene Robles

James Niko Bolisay

Sara Leyba

Ingrid Salguero-Ortiz

Anita Cabrera

Mariela Lopez Valenzuela

Isabella Sanchez

Israel Campos

David Martinez

Tracy Sanchez

Vanessa Carrion

Michelle Martinez

Savannah Sibold

Miridiana Chairez

Nicholas Mason

Christina Smalley

Kimberly Cordova

Markita McConnell

Vivian Soto

Arlesha Cospy

Jasmin Meacham

Chelsey Speidel

Kaizley Davidson

Richard Miller

Kayla Stockdale

Noah Denlinger

Carolina Mora

Kara Swaton

Cristopher Dominguez Salinas

Desiree Morales

Fatimata Sy

Desiree Encinas

Valentina Moreno

Guadalupe Tafolla Lopez

Curtis Fields

Isabelle Mossman

Terilyn Tsosie

Michelle Firek

Madelyn Nagel

Jalen Underhill

Carlie Fraser

Hanna Nguyen

Karyme Valencia

Patricia Gaines

Celeste Norsworthy

Sergio Vargas-Deleon

Abigail Galindo

Leanne Ohaeri

Kevin Vo

Kylie Gilbert

Samuel Olguin

Emilie Yurkovic

Jannett Grasso

Takesha Oliver

Brittany Zanders

Jazemin Hart

Cecilia Orona

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CONGRATULATIONS ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING

CLASS OF

2026

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