Sixty SKYCTC nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

Cave City, KY (December 11, 2024) -Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) honored 60 Registered Nursing students from their Bowling Green Campus at their annual nursing pinning ceremony Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Cave City Convention Center. The ceremony marks the RN student’s completion of their Nursing associate in applied science degree. 

“Nursing school is incredibly demanding, and only those who have experienced it can truly understand the level of commitment required,” said Dr. Angie Harlan, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing at SKYCTC. “These graduates have shown that they possess the qualities, dedication, and passion to excel in one of the most highly regarded ethical professions in the United States.”

RN students honored in this year’s ceremony were:

Allen County
Shannon Smith, Carrie Starks

Barren County
Serena Davis, Kristy Ford, Kaylyn Hale, Sandra Morris, Lauren Mowrey, Emily Phelps, Nancy Poindexter, Jasmine Sullivan, Bethany Trainham, Tiffany Waters, Macy Wilkerson 

Butler County
Kristen Weathers 

Edmonson County
Erin Garland, Ashton Howton 

Hart County
Jamie Wease

Logan County
Connie Anderson, Michelle (Meia) Bates, Candace Bray (Smith), Makenzie Forrest, Ashley Garrie, Chesney Houchin, Brayden Lee, Kimberly Miller, Heather (Shadwell) Robertson, 

Metcalfe County
Hannah (Brown) Pennington

Muhlenberg County
Destanee (Darrah) Adkins

Simpson County
Payton Bell, Taylor Duke, Hailey Mcmillin, Mackenzie Smith, Alyssa Spears, Adiel Vasquez, Anna Whiles, Tricia Williams

Warren County
Jake Bartley, Brooklyn Cox, Erika Evans Newsome, Melissa Glore, Julie Harp, Addison Hendley, Dinara Hollis, Tabitha Keown, William Ludwig, Bridgette Miller, Alexis Nelson, Sydney Passmore, Desiree Powell, Monica Segur, Beverly Shirah, Alexis Smith, Erica Stradtner, Hannah Thomas, Olivia Thomas, Taylor Waters, Ryanne Wimpee, Judith Young

Out of State

Macon County Tennessee: Lori Capps, Dominic Green 

Awards Presented:

• Golden Bandage Scissors Award - T.J. Regional Health - Anna Whiles
• T.J. Pledge 6C’s Award - T.J. Regional Health - Kyndil Young, Brooklyn Cox, Erika Evans-Newsome, Hannah Brown Pennington, Macy Wilkerson
• Med Center Health Excellence in Nursing Award - Med Center Health - Jamie Wease
• Med Center Health Mission/Vision/Values Award - Medical Center Health - Adiel Vasquez
• Dr. Frist Commitment to Patient Excellence Award - TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital - Heather Robertson
• Mollie Carmon Obstetrical Award - Mia Bates
• Mental Health Award - Olivia Thomas
• Signature HealthCARE of BG Commitment to Care Award - Signature HealthCARE of Bowling Green - Brayden Lee
• Village Manor Excellence in Geriatrics Award - Christian Health Care/Village Manor - Bill Ludwig
• Dr. Jimmy T. Isenberg Nursing Award – Hannah Pennington
• Perfect Attendance Award - Kaylyn Hale, Sydney Passmore, Shannon Smith, Anna Whiles             

SKYCTC Nursing Faculty Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has been producing highly trained nurses for the region since 1957. 

Potos of the events are available at: https://www.facebook.com/SKYCTC/