Santa Fe College Nursing Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Record-Breaking Graduates
December 16, 2024
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Santa Fe College celebrated a milestone at the Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremony held at the Northwest Campus. Honoring the accomplishments of 136 graduates from the Associate in Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) programs, the event highlighted a record-breaking year for the college’s nursing programs.
The ceremony featured speeches, including one from Santa Fe College President Dr. Paul Broadie II. In his address, Dr. Broadie highlighted the emotional journeys of nursing students, applauding their perseverance in achieving their goals.
“You’re going into a profession where our hospitals and our facilities are saying we need help,” he said. “And you graduates have stepped up and said, ‘Here I am. I’m here to answer the call. I was called into this great profession, and now I'm going to touch the lives of thousands.’ So, for that, I say, congratulations.”
The graduating class achieved an exceptional milestone, with 95% of A.S.N. graduates passing their program on the first attempt. Dr. Broadie praised the faculty for their tireless efforts, emphasizing their role in shaping future healthcare professionals.
The ceremony included reflections from students, including A.S.N. graduate Matthew Cheek and B.S.N. graduate Stephanie Lopez, who shared their journeys and aspirations. Awards for academic excellence, clinical research and leadership were also presented.
The event concluded with the conferring of degrees, as the graduates pledged their commitment to the nursing profession. Faculty members and family supporters joined in applauding the hard work that marked this significant accomplishment.
Santa Fe College remains proud of its graduates, confident in their readiness to meet the growing demands of healthcare in Florida and beyond. SF graduates are highly sought after by hospitals, physicians' practices, dental offices and other healthcare providers due to the quality of the programs.
The college offers multiple nursing tracks for people interested in becoming a Registered Nurse or in advancing their education and career as an RN. The two-year Associate in Science in Nursing program and the Bachelor of Science program include the RN to B.S.N. pathway for those with an associate degree. The ANEW program offers flexible evening and weekend options for nursing students. For a shorter pathway, students can train to become Licensed Practical Nurses through the PN program and later bridge to an Associate degree through the LPN to A.S.N. program.
