A record 54 students were certified at the 2014 CNA Pinning
Ceremony held May 14 at Jesse Hall on the University of Missouri campus. The
students enroll in an intensive two semester program and complete 175 hours of
classroom instruction and clinicals. To
complete certification, each student must pass the Missouri Certified Nursing
Assistant written exam and practicum.
Clinicals were conducted at Lutheran Senior Services Lenoir
nursing facility and staff members/mentors Kenny Jackson, Heather Fox, Cheyenne
McQuistion, Chili Lawhorn, and Wendy Will were honored for their ongoing
service and contributions to the Professions in Healthcare program.
Instructors Monica Duemmel and Deb Canine recognized award
recipients and then pinned their respective students. Perfect Attendance Awards were given to Elyn
Heater, Jada Mozee, Justice Crum, Bre Zumalt, JoDee Lester and Codi
Sessler. Highest CNA Exam scores were
achieved by Katlin Proctor, Comfort Awosanmi, Libby Burks, Haleigh Denton and
Madison Watson. Voted Best Clinical
Student by their peers were Bre Zumalt, Lucas James, Erin Simar, Brittany
Cornelison, Madison Watson, Althea Felton, Michaela Porter and Libby Burks.
Kelsey Kite, Libby Burks, Haylee Cook and Kendahl Adams read
excerpts from the life of Florence Nightingale, the creator of modern nursing
and then all students recited the Nursing Pledge as the flame representing “The
Lady with the Lamp” was passed.
Students, family, friends and staff enjoyed a Powerpoint
presentation compiled by Jeff Cochran’s Leadership media class highlighting
events and experiences of students throughout the year. A reception followed in the auditorium lobby.
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