{"id":3478,"date":"2022-12-12T12:31:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T18:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=3478"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:31:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T18:31:25","slug":"despite-challenges-58-jones-college-practical-nursing-students-graduated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/despite-challenges-58-jones-college-practical-nursing-students-graduated\/","title":{"rendered":"Despite challenges, 58 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing students, graduated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ELLISVILLE \u2013 The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing Program\u2019s Pinning and Diploma Ceremony was very emotional, especially for those who overcame numerous challenges to reach the end of the three-semester program successfully.  Molly Mize of Sandersville was one of the 58 graduates who had to endure tragedies and took a break before reaching her goal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Molly Mize with Amy Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cToday means everything to me. My dad died, I had a baby and my mom had cancer but she\u2019s doing well now,\u201d explained Mize. \u201cI made it through a very hard year, however, my 11-month-old is my motivation. I had him and came back in the summer when he was four-and-a-half months old. I knew he deserved more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also inspired by her children is 36-year-old Renee Price of Waynesboro. The mother of four children, a 16-year-old, two five-year-old twins, and a one-year-old, worked in another job for 16 years before finally following her dream of becoming a nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI did this for my baby so they can see and be encouraged that they can do whatever they set their mind to do,\u201d said Price. \u201cAt the end, I tripped up a little, and couldn\u2019t get over the finish line but I kept pushing and I did it. Walking across that stage and getting my pin means everything to me and I\u2019m ready to take on the next challenge!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nursing is one of the most difficult programs and requires the support of friends and family to make it. Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing Program Director, Amy Myers explained to graduates that instructors are also proud and are celebrating their accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renee Price, Sarah Gonzalez and Kia Pruitt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSeeing nursing students achieve their goals and succeed is one of our proudest moments as instructors. Graduates, you have proved yourself capable of great things!\u201d said Myers. \u201cThis semester we have PN graduates in both our full-time and part-time programs. Several of our students struggled to juggle work, home, and school. Several had very difficult personal and family situations to overcome. I am very proud of ALL our students for the hard work and dedication that they showed to further their nursing goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faculty members honored several members of the graduating classes from the Ellisville full time program, part time night class program and Wayne County Center program. Three students from each program were honored with three different awards for their accomplishments during the three-semester program.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cyndi Colson with Amy Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Cyndi Colson of Magee, Kimbula Ducksworth of Laurel, and Sharrangelia Green of Waynesboro each received the Florence Nightingale Award for exhibiting the true spirit of nursing qualities, like the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who showed compassion, dedication, and kindness with professionalism, integrity, and a selfless attitude toward humanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rising Star Award was presented to Inez Bridgeman of Jackson, Tameria Bunch of Canton and Shanteshia Morgan of Wayne County for their continuous dedication and growth in the classroom and clinical setting, and their positive attitude and perseverance which has enriched their professionalism and nursing knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karen Windham of Hattiesburg, Lakesha Woulard of State Line and Sarah Gonzalez of Leakesville each earned the Academic Excellence Award for having the highest academic average. Gonzalez said she attributes her success in the program to her deep desire to care for people and being a nurse is the only thing she wanted to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel it\u2019s my calling and I\u2019m ready to get my first job and build a future for my future kids,\u201d said Gonzalez, who wants to work with geriatric patients. \u201cI enjoy geriatrics because that\u2019s a community that needs the most love. I feel like they should get extra attention because they\u2019ve lived their lives so long and we should be in debt to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hattiesburg\u2019s Kia Pruitt, who is currently a pharmacy technician also answered a \u201ccalling\u201d to become a nurse. The 29-year-old explained she enjoys working in the pharmacy, but the Covid 19 pandemic enlightened her to the need to do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI still like what I do but I chose to come to nursing to lend a helping hand. Pharmacy technicians work behind the scenes but what I do in nursing is all hands on and I can help more people physically and mentally. I also like a challenge!\u201d said Pruitt.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ President, Dr. Jesse Smith shared with the graduates and audience, the college has high expectations of nursing students. He explained, at the conclusion of the Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, where graduates light each other\u2019s lamps as part of the traditional \u201cLamp Lighting\u201d inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who carried a lamp to help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854, is very significant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThe lamp lighting ceremony is much more than just a moment. It is an actual representation of the enlightenment of your minds, and it is also an enlightenment of love, joy, and the great care that I unequivocally endorse of the health care these ladies will do in the future and be exceptional. We\u2019re excited for your future graduates!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the graduates\u2019 lamps were lit, Practical Nursing instructor, Oshaugnessye McCormick, challenged the newest nurses to be more like Florence; innovative, critical thinkers, warm and compassionate and to let their lights shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing Graduates December 2022<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Jakeria Bailey, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Miranda (Wright) Beckwith, Laurel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Haley Boutwell, Sandersville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Alexis Boyle, Sumrall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Inez L. Bridgeman, Jackson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Amber Brignac, Seminary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Tameria Raymona\u2019 Bunch, Canton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Cyndi Colson, Magee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Wayn-Keyera Davis, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Kasey Dayon, Petal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Chanece Denton, Meridian<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Kimbula Ducksworth, Laurel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Briana Frierson, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Sarah Gonzalez, Leakesville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Breuna Gray, Louin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Sharrangelia Green, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Makenzie Grimsley, Petal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Kaitlyn Hennis, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Bailey Hobby, Greene County<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Arnissa Holloway, State Line (Wayne)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Tacora Monique Houston, Ellisville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Brooke Sky Hudson, Seminary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Halie Jones, Laurel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Jordyn Kittrell, State Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Kamecia Love, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. TaQuana Magee, Tylertown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. Madison Matthew, Seminary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. Ashlynn McLeod, Leakesville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. Molly Mize, Sandersville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. Jelesia Moody, McLain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. Kaneesha Michele Moody, Beaumont<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. Brittney Paige Morgan, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. Shanteshia Morgan, Wayne County<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. NaToria Moulds, McLain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  35. Miracle Monai Murrell, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. Ni’Esha Nelson, Heidelberg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. Megan Noble, Laurel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. Charla Packer, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. Joy Dionne Powell, Prentiss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. Renee Price, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  41. Kia Deshae’ Pruitt, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  42. Kasia Rankin, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  43. Hayley Deann Revette, Raleigh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  44. Jakarta Kyannah Ruffin, Laurel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  45. Knija Russell, Waynesboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  46. Courtney Scarbrough, Ellisville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  47. Mahala Shelby, Richton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  48. Iiesha Stuckey, Mendenhall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  49. Alexis Keonna Taylor, Magee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  50. LaBrittany Triplett, Louisville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  51. Jacey Ann Varnado, Picayune<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  52. Jonnah Walters, Ovett<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  53. Stephanie Leann Wardell, Laurel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  54. Brooke Lashe\u2019 Williams, Gulfport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  55. Gabriella Noelle Williams, Shubuta<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  56. Karen Windham, Hattiesburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  57. Lakesha Woulard, State Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  58. Taniya Young, Richland<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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