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\"Breana<\/a>Family and friends from as near as Gardner and as far away as Zimbabwe came to celebrate the achievements of Mount Wachusett Community College\u2019s associate degree nursing class during a traditional pinning ceremony held May 19 in the Fitness & Wellness center.<\/p>\n

The 43rd<\/sup> graduating class was comprised of students enrolled in the day and evening programs and included LPNs who returned to continue their education through the college\u2019s Bridge to Nursing program.<\/p>\n

\"Mercy<\/a>MWCC President Daniel M. Asquino congratulated the students on their success completing one of the college\u2019s most rigorous academic programs. He noted that the care and compassion of nurses bring tremendous comfort to patients who are often at their lowest moment and in pain.<\/p>\n

Summarizing key points made during his Commencement address the evening before, the president encouraged the graduates to move forward in their careers and lives with compassion, empathy and a positive attitude.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can think of no other profession where these are so essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eileen Costello, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Community Service Programs, also welcomed the graduates and their families.<\/p>\n

Dressed in traditional nurse uniforms, the students were welcomed into the profession by having the program\u2019s nursing pin fastened to their lapels by \"Faith<\/a>a family member, friend, or an alumnus of the program, or a faculty member, to the cheers of family and friends. The pin symbolizes where the nurses completed their studies to become an RN and distinguishes them from other health care professionals. The eight-star MWCC pin is imprinted with the words \u201cService to Humanity and the World.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of the ceremony, the students also took a nursing pledge that dates back to Florence Nightingale, who distinguished herself during the Crimean War by coming to the aid of sick and wounded soldiers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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