Celebrating Future Nurses: A Look into FVCC's Pinning Ceremony
December 16th, 3:30 p.m. Location: Arts & Technology Building, Room 139, Kalispell Campus
A Significant Milestone
Nursing students at Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) are about to take a big step. They have worked hard to get to this point. On December 16th, at 3:30 p.m., FVCC will honor its nursing graduates with a pinning ceremony. This event is open to everyone.
The Importance of the Ceremony
The ceremony marks the start of a new journey for these students. They will soon take national licensing exams. Passing these exams is crucial. It allows them to work as nurses. The exams, NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN, are developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). They test the skills of nursing graduates from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Rigorous Programs
The nursing program at FVCC is tough. Students have to meet high standards.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program
- Duration: Five semesters
- Credits: 72
- Clinical Hours: 495
Practical Nursing Program
- Duration: Three semesters
- Credits: 41
- Clinical Hours: 270
Meet the Graduates
ASN Graduates
- Dylan Baker
- Devon Blades
- Hannah Hutchins
- Sam Jones
- Anna Johnson
- Josh Johnson
- Andrea Lopez
- Josh Ochen
- Katya Podlipaeva
- Sara Sheedy
- Missy Simula
- Kyle To
Practical Nursing Graduates
- Sarah Calhoun
- Judy Carnahan
- Roxanne Carroll
- Mike Cullen
- Amelia Greenfield
- Ben Hruby
- Natasha Kauffman
- Phill Padgham
- Maddie Smith
- Mia White
The Tradition of Pinning
Nursing is a respected profession. The pinning ceremony is a tradition. It welcomes new nurses into the field. It also helps them build a sense of community. They will need this support as they start their careers.
Competitive Programs
The FVCC nursing programs are competitive. Not everyone gets in. The programs have limited spots. This makes the achievement of these graduates even more impressive. They have completed a rigorous curriculum. They are now ready to enter a high-demand workforce. Nursing is a rewarding career. These graduates are ready to make a difference.
