On Monday, May 4, 2026, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony honoring the most recent class of Practical Nursing (PN) students representing the SRTC-Moultrie cohort. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. These graduates are also eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony at SRTC-Bainbridge on July 29, 2026.
Graduates representing the Moultrie cohort include Rylee Bryant, Jeremy Blalock, Tiffany Daniels, Sara Dunn, Lashonta Fullwood, Ja'Nyri Horace, Emma Howansky, Nancy Johnson, Trysten Johnson, Jasmine King, Kaeli (Rountree) Parsons, Dareia Powell, Emily Walker, Kaitlyn White, and Litrevis Williams.
"This cohort of graduates has shown remarkable dedication and a true heart for service throughout their practical nursing program. Each of these individuals is ready to step confidently into the healthcare field and make a lasting impact on the patients and communities they will serve. It has been an honor to walk alongside them on this journey, and I have no doubt they will represent the very best of our profession," said Kelli Whatley, BSN, RN, SRTC Practical Nursing Instructor.
The pinning ceremony is a rite of passage into the nursing profession, during which each student receives a pin and a small lamp. The pin is used to remind students of their purpose to serve the sick and infirmed. The lamp portion of the ceremony serves as a tribute to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. In the 1800s, Nightingale was known as the ‘lady with the lamp’, tending to the sick while carrying a lamp to light the way.
Several students received additional recognition for their outstanding efforts.
The Practical Nursing program is a three-semester certificate program designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. For more information about SRTC’s Practical Nursing Program, call 888-205-3449.
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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