By GABRIEL CANTU
TSTC Communications
Communication Specialist
gabriel.cantu@tstc.edu
HARLINGEN – Excitement spread as Texas State Technical College recently celebrated its latest nursing program graduates in two pinning ceremonies held at TSTC’s Harlingen campus.
Twenty-five Associate Degree in Nursing graduates and five Vocational Nursing graduates were honored in separate ceremonies.
The graduates walked across the stage and received their traditional nursing caps and pins, which signify their program completion and devotion to patient care.
TSTC associate provost Anna San Pedro said the graduates’ dreams of becoming nurses have come to fruition.
“Never disregard the hard work and sacrifice made to attain this achievement,” she said. “It is just the beginning of your successful journey in health care. Maintain a positive outlook, and focus on becoming the best nurse. Never take for granted the privilege bestowed upon you to make a difference in someone’s life.”
Adrienne Reyes, a TSTC Nursing instructor, said she enjoyed motivating her students through their time in the program.
“They have demonstrated exceptional patient care in a clinical setting,” she said. “They had more uninterrupted clinical time, and it increased their communication skills and patient interaction.”
Brian Gamez, of San Benito, said his degree marks a family milestone.
“I participated in TSTC’s Vocational Nursing pinning ceremony in 2016,” he said. “This one means much more because I’m going to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. I’m the first one in my family to earn a college degree.”
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