Los Angeles

Southwest College
Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Thursday, December 18th, 2014

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 Nurse’s Prayer Nursing Symbols
When I falter, give me courage. Nursing Pin
The unique nursing pin from each nursing school has long been
When I tire, renew my strength.
recognized as part of the nurse’s uniform. The Los Angeles
When I weaken because I'm Southwest College pin symbolizes the students have completed the
rigorous program of study leading to an Associate Degree in
human, Inspire me on to greater Nursing. The Los Angeles Southwest College pin has been
presented to the graduates of this program since 1970
length.

The Candle Lighting

The candle lighting symbolizes the transfer of knowledge from
If doctors and patients become demanding, the nursing faculty to the students. The transmission of
knowledge by passing of the lights has its roots in Greek
And days are too short for all my duty,
mythology
Help me remember I chose to serve,

To do so with grace, and spiritual beauty. The Rose

As the graduates exit, they will receive a rose. This symbol of
perfection exemplifies the integrity, dependability, unity, and high
ideas necessary in the practice of nursing
In humility, Lord, I labor long hours,

And though I sometimes may fret;

My mission is mercy.

Abide with me that I may never forget.

Author Unknown

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 Florence Nightingale Pledge Pinning Ceremony Program
"I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this Procession of Graduates
assembly to faithfully practice my profession of nursing. I will do all
Introduction of Staff and Faculty……Dr. Catherine Azubuike, RN, DNP
in my power to make and maintain the highest standards and Nursing Department Chairperson
practices of my profession. I will hold in confidence all personal
Welcome Address......................................................Dr. Linda Rose
matters committed to my keeping in the practice of my calling. I will President, Los Angeles Southwest College
assist the physician in his work and will devote myself to my
Student Speaker...................................................Rachael Lee Pankey
patients, my family, and my community. I will endeavor to fulfill my
rights and privileges as a good citizen and take my share of Presentation of Scholarships.............................Mr. Rick Hodge, Dean

responsibility in promoting the health and welfare of the Tribute to Nursing Students.....................................Chardae Godbolt
community. I will constantly endeavor to increase my knowledge
Nursing Symbols.......................................Lorna Thompson, RN, MSN
and skills in nursing and to use them wisely. I will zealously seek to
Presentation of the Pins..........................Indiana McClellan, RN, MSN
nurse those who are ill wherever they may be and wherever they
are in need. I will be active in assisting others in safeguarding and Candle Lighting................................Victoria Omuson, RN, MSN, FNP/
Nkonye Ezeobah, RN, MSN, FNP
promoting the health and happiness of mankind."
Florence Nightingale Nurse’s Pledge.............Dr. Catherine Azubuike,
RN, DNP

Closing Remarks........................................Lorna Thompson, RN, MSN

Presentation of Roses........................................Rosa Song, RN, MSN/

Victoria Omuson, RN, MSN, FNP

Recession of Graduates

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 Los Angeles Community College District
Board of Trustees
Scott J. Svonkin, President
Steve Veres, Vice President
Mike Eng
Mona Field
Ernest H.
Moreno Nancy
Pearlman Miguel
Santiago
LaMont G. Jackson, Student Trustee

District Administration
Dr. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Chancellor
Dr. Adriana D. Barera , Deputy Chancellor
Dr. Felicito Cajayon, Vice Chancellor for Economic & Workforce
Development
Bobbi Kimble, Interim Vice Chancellor for Educational Programs
and Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Albert J. Roman, Vice Chancellor for Human
Resources Jeanette Gordon, Chief Financial
Officer/Treasurer Camille A. Goulet, General Counsel
James D. O’Reily, Chief Facilities Executive Special Thanks to:
Los Angeles Southwest College Nursing Program Class of Fall 2014
give special thanks to donors, volunteers, and school staffs who
made this ceremony shine!
Thank you very much!

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 Los Angeles Southwest College
Administration
Dr. Linda Rose, President
Dr. Lawrence L. Bradford, Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ferris Trimble, Vice President, Administrative Services
Pamela Sanford, Associate Vice President, Administrative Services
Dr. Oscar Cobian, Acting Vice President, Student Services
Dr. Tangelia Alfred, Acting Dean, Academic Affairs
Vacant, Dean, Academic Affairs
Felicia Duenas, Dean, LEEF-LA
Rick Hodge, Dean, Career Technical Education
Phillip Briggs, Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
Vacant, Dean, Resource Development
Vacant, Dean, Student Services
Dr. Juan Carlos Astorga, Dean, TRIO Programs

Department Chairpersons
Vacant, Arts & Humanities
Dr. Tamura Howard, Behavioral & Social Sciences
James Hicks, Business, Computer Science & Related Technologies
LaShawn L. Brinson, Child Development/Family & Consumer
Studies Reginald Morris, Counseling
Darren Cifarelli, English & Foreign
Languages/Developmental Communications
Vacant, Library
Dr. Todd Roberts, Natural Sciences, Health &
Kinesiology Dr. Lernik Saakian, Mathematics
Dr. Catherine Azubuike, Nursing

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 Nursing Department Aracely Martinez, Senior Office Assistant
Tina Banks, Program Assistant
Associate Degree Nursing Faculty
Catherine Azubuike, RN, DNP, Nursing Department
Chairperson
Nkonye Ezeobah, RN, MSN, FNP, Assistant Director
Indiana McClellan, RN, MSN, Assistant Director
Rosa Song, RN, MSN
Lorna Thompson, RN, MSN
Victoria Omuson, RN, MSN,
FNP

Part-time Faculty
Lydia Ajao, RN, MSN, CNS
Maureen Akpofure-Ojose, RN, MSN, NP
Chona Biteng, RN, BSN
Nancy De La Cruz, RN,
BSN Norma Hayes, RN,
MSN
Bridgette Holt-Carter, RN, MSN, NP
Georgina Walker, RN, BSN, RT, NP,
PA Doris Webster, RN, MSN
Marion White, RN, MSN
Dr. Eric Williams, RN, DNP

Staff
Citlally Santana, MS, Nursing Department Counselor
Dr. Elma Tulloch-Reid, EdD, Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator
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 Wang, Alice program. He has provided me with so much that I am
I am so lucky to have discovered nursing as a forever grateful. I could not have achieved this far without
career path because I cannot imagine any him. I would also like to thank Professor McClellan,
other career that I could be so passionate Professor Song, Professor Thompson, Professor Holt-
about. I have the opportunity to serve as not Carter, Professor Webster and Dr. Azubuike for their
only a healthcare provider but as a source of guidance and encouragement, which has been essential for
reassurance and comfort for the frightened my success in this program. They have consistently
or anxious patient. In whichever specialty I conveyed such genuine concern for my academic,
end up in nursing, as long as I am advocating professional, and personal well-being, always making
and holistically caring for my patients, that themselves available or assisting me in any way possible,
will be more than enough for me. I would like that I simply cannot thank them enough for all they have
to thank my boyfriend, Michael, for done. Congratulations everyone we made it!
supporting me throughout the nursing

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 like to congratulate my beloved
classmates, yes, we did it! Graduating
Stuart, Brett Class of Fall
I am so unbelievably thankful for the love
and support I have received through this 2014
chaotic rollercoaster called nursing
school. To my mom and dad, thank you A
for always believing in me, you are my
inspiration. To my family and loved ones, g
thank you for giving me the continuous
encouragement to keep going. To my a
Christopher, thank you for always being
by my side and for going through this n
journey with me. To my friends, thank you
for being so y
understanding. To my professors, thank you for pushing
me to many points of mental breakdown but thank you for a
sharing your wisdom and teaching me your knowledge. And
to my fellow classmates, you have become more to me ,
than I could have ever imagined, a big dysfunctional
family, but family nonetheless. I am so fortunate to have
shared such an amazing experience with an even more
amazing group of people. I am so proud of you all! M
a
Tseng, Jeny
We are hard pressed on every side, but r
not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
persecuted, but not abandoned; struck k
down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians
4:8-9)
This two and half year has been the most
challenging period for me. Nursing A
program has molded me in becoming
compassion, knowledgeable, and l
responsible individual from the beginning.
Today, I would like to give thanks to my v
God - my provider;
my family – my protector, and my friends – my supporter. a
Without you in my life, it will be impossible to go through
this journey by myself. I also want to give thanks to my r
teachers and faculty members who helped me became who
I am today, a professional nurse. Last but not least, I would
e
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 z, Edith Asare, Jennifer Avina, Denise Choi,
Jun Soo Godbolt, Chardae Iwueke,
Emmanuel Martinez, Eve Mason, Jonathan
Okechukwu, Ijeoma Pankey, Rachael Lee
Powell, Yezhelle Stuart, Brett
Tseng, Jeny Wang, Alice

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 one must always be professional, and compassionate regardless of
any situation. Thank you guys, you have been amazing and I hope to
be as knowledgeable as you all someday.
Aganya, Mark
To my Aunt Grace and Uncle Moses-
Thank you for all the support and
kindness towards me, this day would not
be possible without you. I wanna thank
my instructors for the knowledge they
gave me.
And lastly to my classmates-
Congratulations.

Alvarez, Edith
It has been a hard journey to complete
this program, and doing so has brought
me great happiness. There were times
when things became overbearing and
difficult, but with the help of those
around me I was able to gather the
strength to continue. I would like to
thank my family especially my father and
mother for supporting me and helping
me prosper. You gave me everything I
needed to maintain my education; words of encouragement
and support and especially lunches. I would also like to
thank my older my sister for being a great role model and
my little brother for not annoying me when I had to study, I
love you guys! Of course I can’t forget to thank the friends
that I have made in this program Eve and Denise. They
helped me grow as a person and I will forever remember
the memories; for better or for worse we have stood
together. And lastly my instructors for demonstrating what
it means to be a nurse, I have learned that I should have
more than just one job because well, why not?!, and that

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 Pankey, Rachael Lee "Monday Morning Motivation Text" before
I would like to thank God for his every exam!!To my best friend Devon, thank you for
blessings of this journey. I would carrying me through all my tears throughout this program.
like to thank my family and You were always there to lift me up and wipe my tears
friends for being such a solid (literally),when the stress of the program brought me
support system for me. I couldn't down, and I love you for that honey. Thank you for being
have done it without you. Thank my motivator and #1 fan! To my classmates, I will miss you
you Sophia for being my bright all and thank you for the memorable life changing
and shining star. You always put experience!
a smile on my face when I
needed one. Mommy loves you.
Thank you Chris for being my
shoulder to cry on and
understanding my dedication to
my career. Dad,
I found my special gift and I am
giving it all that I can. I would like to thank the
instructors for being so student oriented and
laying the foundation for my future. I would like
to thank my class mates for their friendship and
support as well. I could not have gotten through
it without your laughter and smiles. This program
has been taxing, trying, and true. And I am
grateful for each and everyone who has
contributed to my success! Thank you.

Powell, Yezhelle
These were the most difficult
two years of my LIFE, and I
thank you Lord for getting me
through it!
I appreciate and admire all of
my Instructors and thank you all
for the knowledge I've gained.
To my family and friends, I love
you all and thank you for your
understanding as to why I was
absent from ALL family events
these last two years! Devony
and Mesha you know I love you
both! Tiffany, thank you for my

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 Asare, Jennifer
Mason, Jonathan How good is God!!! Not only is today my
I want to thank my wonderful family, birthday, it is a day I will never forget.
friends, and everyone at the Los Angeles This is the best gift anyone could ask for,
Southwest College Nursing Department for and I thank God for such a blessing.
helping me along the way. Today I am filled with joy that overwhelms
my body and soul. I thank God for giving
me strength to keep going. I am grateful
to be standing here in this very moment.
Special thanks to all my loved ones for
their endless encouragement and support
throughout my journey. I want thank
everyone that stood by me
even when I didn’t have time for them. I thank those who
saw so much in me, at times when I didn’t see it in myself. I
admire my instructors for their passion and dedication. I
thank them for teaching me things you just don’t get out of
reading a book. It has been a long road to say the least,
but I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world!

Avina, Denise
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and
Okechukwu, Ijeoma courageous. Do not fear or be in dread
I thank God for his incessant love and blessings upon my of them, for it is the LORD your God
life despite my unfaithfulness and inadequacies he has who goes with you. He will not leave
proven himself worthy. I thank my mum and siblings for you or forsake you.”
believing and supporting me throughout my nursing Thank you father God bringing me here
career- you guys are the best. Finally, I thank my today...finally. Momma, I love you so
instructors for imbibing the knowledge and skills I need to much! Thank for all the sacrifices you
succeed in my career. have made so I could be a
successful woman. Michael, you make me realize how much
more life can be, but also how much more I can be. I love
you. Brother, thank you for just being you, and supporting
me. You have shown me what it means to be a family
through thick and thin, I love you so much brother. To my
family, Ma, Tia Sylvia, and friends, thank you for
supporting me through these challenging seasons, and
understanding that I couldn't always be around. To my
nursing family and my sisters without you all I couldn't
have kept my sanity. Eve, and Edith we truly came into

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each other lives at a pivotal point, God blessed
me with you ladies.

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 I love you!! Now let the celebration begin...I made it!!
Choi, Jun Soo
I want to thank to my family, friends, and professors who
supported me last 2 years. It was great and unforgettable
time in my life. This is not the end, but is the new
beginning. I cannot wait what will happen next! Lastly,
without Google, Redbull, and Starbucks, I would not
survived this program. So, I give special thanks to those
who invented them!

Godbolt, Chardae
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures: He leadeth me beside the still
waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth
me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's sake. Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me."
- Psalms 23 Let me first start off by
thanking God because through him all
things are possible and
without Him I wouldn't be here today. Devin, THANK YOU
for being my motivation, because of you I am a better me.
Everything I do, I do for you. Mommy loves you! To my
family, thank you for being so supportive and
understanding. I love you all! Janae and LaQuisha, its been
a roller coaster ride...thank you for being on it with me, I
couldn't imagine going through this journey with anyone
else. Jocelyn, your constant encouragement and words of
comfort are appreciated thank you. To all of my instructors
thank you for the challenge and bringing out of me what I
knew I possessed all along. Grandma Martha, today is your
day as well. Happy Birthday, I hope I made you proud. RIP,

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 Iwueke, Emmanuel going even when I didn't think I could.
Special thanks to God Almighty.
Thanks to my family especially
my mom for her support through
this journey. Thanks to my
instructors and classmates, you
are awesome. I pray God guide
and protect us in our path as
nurses and we shall be the best
nurses we can be. Amen.

Martinez, Eve
This has been the most
challenging two years of my
life and I'd like to thank
everyone that helped me
through it. First I want to
thank my son, Jayden, I love
you more than words can
describe. You are the reason I
never give up and I appreciate
all that you sacrificed for
mommy to continue her
education. To my two best
friends,
my sister and my husband, I will never be able to
thank you enough for everything you've done for
me. I love you guys and WE DID IT! To Denise and
Edith, thank you lovely ladies for being good
friends and I'm so proud of you. Above all else I'd
like to thank God for the strength to keep on

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