The first-ever pinning and white coat ceremony was held for the new completion program at Rhodes.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Five nursing students making history at Rhodes State College on Wednesday.
The pinning ceremony is a rite of passage in the nursing profession, and the white coat signifies the advancement in their education.
The first-ever pinning and white coat ceremony was held for the new completion program at Rhodes. Students who are already registered nurses with an associate's degree earn their bachelor's of science in nursing degree after finishing the program in just a year. The pinning ceremony is a rite of passage in the nursing profession, and the white coat signifies the advancement in their education. The goal is to offer students a flexible schedule where they can take classes while working in the field.
Students who are already registered nurses with an associate's degree earn their bachelor's of science in nursing degree after finishing the program in just a year.
"Our nursing program has been in existence here at Rhodes State for many, many years, and many of our faculty are alumni of the program themselves, and we supply the nurses for a 10-county region," said Melissa Harvey, assistant dean of nursing at Rhodes State College. "Most of our nurses who graduate from Rhodes State College tend to stay in the region, which you don't really find in many larger four-year colleges. I know our employers here locally really rely on our nursing program here at Rhodes State College to supply their nursing workforce."
Rhodes State officials say they are hoping to start a pre-licensure BSN program in the fall of 2025.
