Three Webster Parish natives were among 41 soon-to-be graduates that received their Louisiana Tech University Nursing pins when Tech’s Division of Nursing held its Pinning Ceremony for the Spring 2024 class the eve before commencement exercises.

Hollan Chandler Haynes of Minden, Tiffany Anne Mosley of Shongaloo and Cristalyn Quinn of Minden were presented a commemorative Nightingale Lamp provided by Northern Louisiana Medical Center.

Graduates who were members of the Student Nurses’ Association, Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society, or Men in Nursing were recognized with the presentation of cords.

Following successful completion of the NCLEX-RN National licensing Exam, the graduates become Registered Nurses.

In addition, the following awards were presented:

Academic Excellence Award: Lauren Dark and Ashlyn Riley

Tenets of Tech Award:  Kendrick Tatum

Spirit of Patient Care Awards:  Ashlyn Riley, Ava Baudouin, Alex Sikes, and Sarah Hegab

Teamwork and Collaboration Peer Award: Turner Frasier

SNA (Student Nurses’ Association) Award: Hollan Haynes

Nursing Ambassadors Recognition:

Lauren Dark

Noah Evey

Tylar Horn

Katie Pyles

Ashlyn Riley

Kendrick Tatum

Military Veteran Recognition:

Shalyn Barker — Branch, Army National Guard; Rank: Specialist, SPC; Years in service: 6 years; Job description: Automated logistical specialist: 92A

Abimbola Abigeal Adesope — Branch, US ARMY R; Rank- E-4 (SPECIALIST); Years in service: 3 years; Job description – UNIT SUPPLY SPECIALIST