Lake Land College Welcomes 43 New Practical Nurses to the Field

Oct 10, 2013 7:20 AM

Forty-three new practical nurses were welcomed to the nursing field at a recent pinning ceremony held at Lake Land College.

The Practical Nursing Program is a three, consecutive semester program that includes classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical experience in various healthcare agencies. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate may apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-PN, the graduate may apply for PN licensure.

As a practical nurse, students are equipped to work in a variety of health care settings. Through the program, students review human anatomy and physiology, concept-based critical thinking skills for healthcare professionals, health promotion and maintenance, and disease prevention and care.

During the ceremony, the following students were honored:

Christina Arnold, Pana
Tonya Baker, Mason
Eric Banning, Shelbyville
Katie Blakeman, Casey
Lori Carlson, Shelbyville
Amy Cripe, Windsor
Kelli Cruitt, Sullivan
Brittany Day, Jewett
Tina DeVore-Tripp, Shelbyville
Alicia Diaz, Mattoon
Valerie Doughty, Mattoon
Monica Edrington, Arcola
Amy Eggers, Charleston
Melissa Evans, Beecher City
Amy Goeckner, Effingham
Kathleen “Kate” Good, Mattoon
Katelyn Hortenstine, Ramsey
Brittany Ingrum, Lerna
Brittany James, Mattoon
Lexi Jarnagin, Shelbyville
Mindi Jones, Shelbyville
Molly Langheim, Mattoon
Susan Logsdon, Charleston
Gary Luna, Mattoon
Kendra Lwao, Mattoon
Mallory Metzger, Mattoon
Beth Mler, Paris
Courtney Myers, Beecher City
Casey Nevle, Altamont
Laura Oehmke, Effingham
Ashley Patrick, Charleston
Michele Peacock, Mattoon
Callie Renfro, Lovington
Cassie Rich, Oakland
Abby Rincker, Strasburg
Cheri Robertson, Charleston
Valisha Rose, Lerna
Erin Sharp, Montrose
Beth Spear, Arcola
Alexa Stephens, Mattoon
Ginny Usinger, Mattoon
Chelsie Whitesell, Paris
Tiffany Yokley, Allenville

To learn more about the practical nursing program at Lake Land College, contact Nicole Zeller, director, at (217) 234-5452 or nzeller@lakeland.cc.il.us.