Arizona College of Nursing - Tampa Commencement Program

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

PROCESSIONAL

Faculty & Graduates

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING REMARKS

Cam Felismino, PhD, RN Dean of Nursing

FACULTY MESSAGE

Lisa Pongratz, MSN, RN Nursing Faculty

WELCOME

Lisa Cantlebary, MEd Campus President

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Darius J. Love, DNP, MHA, RN, CENP-AVP Workforce Optimization and Redesign at Orlando Health

STUDENT SPEAKER

Eliza Smith

HISTORY OF PINNING

Lauren Mingari, MSN, RN Nursing Faculty

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES

Lisa Cantlebary, MEd Campus President RECITATION

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

Frances Carreras, MEd Academic Records Manager

Jeff Tabor, DNP, MSN, RN Nursing Faculty

CLOSING REMARKS

Frances Carreras, MEd Academic Records Manager 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

Julia Allen

Nichole Christensen

Alisa DeLorme

Anika Dorestin

Zamora Ellis

Tiffany Gogaj

Emily Hagerman

Destiny Hawkins

Mackenzie Hepburn

Alexandra Koch

Collin Logan

Sury Marante Leyva

June McClain Larsen

Shalayla Miller

Jamesha Moncur

Keren Morales Martinez

Amber Mulrain

Matthew Pazhuka

Lizbeth Perez

Sarah Phillips

Darian Ramirez-Pryor

Eliza Smith

Paige Viga

CONGRATULATIONS

ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING

CLASS OF 2025