糖心Vlog Bachelor of Science in Nursing students received their pins during a ceremony.

糖心Vlog recognizes nurses during pinning ceremony

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

糖心Vlog, Neb. 鈥 糖心Vlog (CSM) celebrated 31 nursing graduates at a Nurse Pinning Ceremony on July 12.听听

Each Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate from the class of 2025 received a pin as a symbolic welcome into the nursing profession.听

鈥淚t is an incredible honor to witness our students achieve their dream of becoming a nurse, especially knowing many of them have overcome a lifetime of obstacles to get to this moment,鈥 said Megan Ray, director of undergraduate nursing.听

Wearing a pin on their uniform identifies CSM as their institution of learning and serves as a reminder of their commitment to nursing. CSM鈥檚 pin incorporates the shape of a cross bearing the gold letters BSN and CSM. The image represents the virtues of worthiness, constancy, truth, loyalty, knowledge and courage.听

鈥淣ursing school is never easy, and it was not easy for a single one of them. Their resilience and growth over the past few years have been extraordinary,鈥 Ray said. 鈥淚 felt immense pride standing beside them at pinning, celebrating all they have overcome and all they are becoming. Their courage and determination are a powerful reminder of why we do this work and why nursing continues to be such a meaningful and profoundly impactful profession.鈥澨

Ray presided over the ceremony. Nursing graduate Lorena Ramirez led the invocation, nursing graduate Mia Rodriguez was the student speaker, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Health Sciences and Nurse Administrator Christi Glesmann gave the closing remarks and nursing graduate Peyton Preston gave the closing prayer.听

Alum DeMeria Bruce, the founder of Fulton Homes Education Center, received the Outstanding BSN Student Nurse Spirit of Nursing Award.听

CSM nursing graduates are highly sought after by some of the most prominent healthcare facilities in the Midwest. Students learn in a multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art health professions skills and simulation center. They also complete clinical experiences that prepare them to excel in their nursing careers. CSM鈥檚 BSN program offers three- and four-year pathways, depending on transfer credits.听

Class of 2025 nursing graduates recognized during the Nurse Pinning Ceremony:听

Madison Ausdemore听听

Mackenzie Bender听听

Amanda Chizek听听

Maria Cuellar Melgar听听

Whitney Emory听听

Mia Gauvin听听

Anahi Guzman听听

Halle Heiss听听

Phoenix Hernandez听听

Natalie Ivey听听

Briana Jeanetta听听

Mica Kielian听听

Sarah Kopun听听

Chloe Madigan听听

Nevaeh Nielsen听听

Alexa Piecko听听

Jordynne Piittmann听听

Peyton Preston听听

Emily Price听听

Lorena Ramirez Newton听

Valerie Ramirez听听

Mia Rodriguez听听

Vivianna Ramos听听

Sydney Safarik听听

Kelsie Sears听听

Autumn Simons听听

Jessie Slagle听听

Miranda Swanson听听

Brenna Timewell听听

Amanda VanOeveren听听

Evelyn Zuniga Solorio听