The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions honored 11 pre-licensure Accelerated BSN Program nursing students during a pinning ceremony at George A. Pruitt Hall on Aug. 23.
The ceremony is a time-honored tradition that heralds an important transition into the profession for nursing students who have completed the academic and clinical components of their studies. Those reaching this milestone are now prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) before entering the profession.
“Students in this cohort demonstrated extraordinary dedication throughout their journey,” noted Lorraine Chewey, Ed.D., associate dean of Undergraduate Programs at the School. “The program’s rigorous pace and comprehensive clinical hands-on experiences have played a crucial role in shaping their expertise. Our clinical partners have contributed significantly to the program’s overall success and our students’ professional growth.”
During the ceremony, Maayan Shalvi of Trenton, N.J., Shannon Kile of Hillsborough, N.J., Gerard Corless of East Brunswick, N.J., and Ohemaah Acheampong of Lumberton, N.J., were inducted into TESU’s chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
Corless was also honored with the DAISY Award, a distinction that spotlights nursing students who show extraordinary care and compassion to patients and their families. Honorees are nominated for the award by the program’s clinical nurse educators.
The Accelerated BSN Program’s consistently high NCLEX-RN pass rates are a testament to the School’s effectiveness in preparing pre-licensure nursing students to enter the field. The pass rate for graduates who sat for the exam during the last four quarters was 97%, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.