FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JSRCC hosts nursing completion ceremony RICHMOND, VA (January 25, 2007) - Nearly 100 nursing graduates participated in the biannual Nursing Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2007. The program recognizes students recently completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. The ceremony opened with a welcome by JSRCC President Gary Rhodes, followed by an inspirational keynote address from retired JSRCC Professor Jean Moseley, RN, MS. One of the highlights of the evening was the attendance of former JSRCC Nursing Programs Coordinator and Professor Emeritus Fran Stanley, RN, MS., who retired from the post last year after more than 33 years of service. Marshall Call, a recent honors graduate, received the Frances B. Stanley Award, named in recognition of Stanley’s outstanding dedication to the college and the nursing profession. After the award presentation, graduates participated in the traditional candle lighting ceremony and recital of the Nurses Pledge. Following the program, graduates along with their family and friends, enjoyed a catered reception. The Reynolds Nursing Program is designed to prepare its students to participate as collaborative members of nursing care teams and to provide direct care to patients in a variety of health service facilities and agencies. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to take the licensing examination to become a Registered Nurse.
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