On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Moultrie during which 33 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students from the SRTC-Moultrie LPN to RN Bridge cohort received their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. This class of nursing students is eligible to participate in SRTC’s formal graduation ceremony on July 29 and will officially be Registered Nurses (RN) pending the passage of their board exams.
The SRTC-Moultrie ASN graduates include:
Jordan Adams of Tallahassee, Tracie Anderson of Cairo, Mackenzie Attebury of Doerun, Nikki Bachani of Coolidge, Krista Barr (Murphy) of Thomasville, Kaylynn Brinkley of Whigham, Brianna (Ariel) Carver of Tifton, Amanda Clark of Moultrie, Asia Collins of Sylvester, Janeen Daniels of Albany, Kemya Davis of Thomasville, Evea Fletcher-Wagner of Thomasville, Denisha Gordon of Bainbridge, Briana (Mora) Hart of Climax, Rebekah Hawkins of Tifton, Alexis Hernandez of Moultrie, Kimberly Humphries (Giles) of Thomasville, Jasmine Kirksey of Bainbridge, Emily Law of Norman Park, Cristal Maldonado-Banda of Tifton, Kandace Moore of Thomasville, Jessica Murrell of Blakely, Sachel Noble of Thomasville, Katisa Payne of Moultrie, Kendra Screen of Bainbridge, Khemion Smith of Cairo, Telisa Sumlin-Debruce of Moultrie, Brenda Thomas of Albany, Shaquana Thomas of Blakely, Natalia Underwood (Harris) of McIntyre, Jessica Williams of Climax, Renata Williams of Tifton, and Shayla Wright of Donalsonville.
During the pinning ceremony, which symbolizes the rite of passage into the nursing profession, students received a pin and a small lamp. The pin reminds students of their purpose to serve the sick and infirmed. The lamp serves as a tribute to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. In the nineteenth century, Nightingale was known as the "Lady with the Lamp," tending to the sick while carrying a lamp to light the way.
At the ceremony, faculty members recognized several students for exceptional achievement during their time in the nursing program. Jessica Murrell received the Clinical Excellence Award. This is a special award because her classmates voted on the recipient. She has shown leadership among her classmates and is always willing to assist in the lab, in the clinical setting, and in study groups.
The Highest Exit Exam Award was given to Mackenzie Attebury for scoring the highest on the exit exam on the first attempt.
SRTC’s ASN faculty recognized Rebekah Hawkins with the Nightingale Award. The ASN faculty established the Nightingale Award in recognition of an outstanding student who exemplifies the characteristics essential to the caring nature of nursing. The recipient is a person who always displays a positive attitude, is reflective of the college’s work ethic standards, epitomizes the carative nature of our profession, and consistently demonstrates gentleness, kindness, professionalism, and dedication.
Finally, the Colquitt Regional Medical Center Leadership Award was presented to Amanda Clark for her exemplary leadership, positivity, and excellent clinical skills throughout the year.
Six students were also inducted into the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society: Kaylynn Brinkley, Amanda Clark, Evea Fletcher-Wagner, Kimberly Humphries (Giles), Telisa Sumlin-Debruce, and Jessica Williams. The mission of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society is to recognize the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing and to encourage the pursuit of advanced degrees in nursing, as well as continuing education as a lifelong professional responsibility. Students are invited to provisional membership after successfully completing at least one semester of nursing courses, with full membership granted in their final semester of study if they earn a grade of B or better in all courses. Inductees must also demonstrate conduct on campus and in clinical areas that reflects integrity and professionalism.
"Watching this class grow from practical nurses into confident, registered nurses has been an honor," said Amanda Pollock, BSN, RN, and Brady Jarvis, MSN, RN. "The students' resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to their patients have inspired us every step of the way. The Class of 2026 has earned every bit of this moment, and we hope the graduates never forget the difference they are capable of making."
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program is designed to prepare students as entry-level practitioners to provide safe, effective nursing care and promote healthy transitions for diverse clients in a variety of settings. This program develops critical thinking, integrates accumulated knowledge from nursing, the sciences, and humanities, and emphasizes the values of caring, accountability, responsibility, and professional ethics. The SRTC ASN program has been granted approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.
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