Midway University Nursing Graduates Receive Pins During December Ceremony
Midway, KY (01/13/2025) — Midway, KY - Midway University held its Nursing Pinning Ceremony on December 20, 2024, in Duthie Auditorium, celebrating the dedication and achievements of its latest nursing graduates. The ceremony, a time-honored tradition in the nursing community, saw 33 candidates receive their official Midway University Nursing Pins, symbolizing their transition from students to professional nurses, and for some attaining an advanced degree.
Graduates included:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Brandi Gipson Acosta (Lexington, KY)
- Phillip Kerrington Baird (Lexington, KY)
- Kayla Bland (Liberty, KY)
- Kaitlin Clem (Winchester, KY)
- Emily Fern Cox (Richmond, KY)
- Ranjita Dhakal (Lexington, KY)
- Emily Nicole Dillender (Georgetown, KY)
- Sydney Nicole Dingus (Lexington, KY)
- Christie Lynn Dulin (Lexington, KY)
- Nicole Marie Edgington (Lexington, KY)
- Kelsey Gideon (Lexington, KY)
- Kumari Gurung (Lexington, KY)
- Tiffany L. Hall (Winchester, KY)
- Jessie Harris (Lexington, KY)
- Carli Renee' Hawkins (Paris, KY)
- McKenzy Hayes (Georgetown, KY)
- Ashakala Joshi (Lexington, KY)
- Rebika Khatiwada (Lexington, KY)
- Alexis B. Menifee (Lexington, KY)
- Kara Miller (Lexington, KY)
- Cashmere A. Morgan (Frankfort, KY)
- Heather Morris (Lexington, KY)
- Eunice Mukaz (Louisville, KY)
- Kaleigh Ann Poole (Lexington, KY)
- Brandon Potter (Salvisa, KY)
- Tonita Rose (Richmond, KY)
- Teri Thomas (Lexington, KY)
- Brian Vandiver (Louisville, KY)
- Megan Vories (Richmond, KY)
- Alexandra Webb (Lexington, KY)
- Emelia Whalen (Frankfort, KY)
- Jasmine Wilson (Lexington, KY)
Master of Science Nursing
- Kaley L. Long (West Lafayette, IN)
The ceremony also recognized outstanding graduates with special awards:
- Florence Nightingale Award: Teri Thomas (Lexington, KY)
- Clinical Award: Kaleigh Poole (Lexington, KY)
- Baptist Health Lexington Leadership Award: Kaitlin Clem (Winchester, KY)
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