Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College recognized students completing multiple healthcare training and nursing programs during a series of pinning ceremonies held December 15–16 across its campuses.
Skills Training Division Ceremony
On December 16, the Skills Training Division honored students earning certifications as medication assistants and advanced nursing assistants with phlebotomy during a ceremony held at the Advanced Manufacturing Center on the East Broad Campus.
The 11-week Advanced Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy Program prepares students to perform routine nursing-related services, including phlebotomy, in hospitals and long-term care facilities. All completers passed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) examination, and several also earned national phlebotomy credentials.
Advanced Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy Program Completers
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Anniston: Haley Nelson
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Gadsden: Kyanna Benjamin, Carman Cameron, Chellsea Davis, Sandra Pascual-Andres
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Heflin: Roxsanne Prothro
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Jacksonville: Kalie McCurry
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Oxford: Ruthie Martin
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Rainbow City: Kripa Sharma
Four students—Carman Cameron, Chellsea Davis, Ruthie Martin, and Kalie McCurry—also passed the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy exam to become Certified Phlebotomy Technicians.
The Medication Assistant Program, which can be completed in five weeks, prepares students to administer routine medications in healthcare settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Medication Assistant Program Completers
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Gadsden: Zinae Fisher, LesCheri Haslip, Audriana Moultry, Sandra Pascual-Andres, Brittany Tate Williams
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Heflin: Roxsanne Prothro
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Rainbow City: Kripa Sharma
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Weaver: Niketa Hughley
Students from this program are prepared to sit for the Medication Aide Certification examination.
Licensed Practical Nursing Pinning
On December 15, the Health Sciences Division recognized Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) graduates during a pinning ceremony in Centre. Fall Semester 2025 graduates included:
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Anniston: Imani Afford, Cartrica Foster, Felix Waldrop, Selena Whitman
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Ashville: Alexis Daily
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Attalla: Madison Kelley
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Boaz: Breanna Jacobs
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Centre: Hannah Harper
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Cropwell: Marissa Ritten
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Gadsden: Tyler Mostiller, Taylor Witt
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Heflin: Riona Jordan, Casey Lail
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Leesburg: Anna Smith
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Lincoln: Ciara Spencer
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Millerville: Lakerra Barclay
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Oxford: Jessica Stringer
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Pell City: Katelyn Muncher
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Piedmont: Kaydence Harrison
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Rainbow City: Monique Curry
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Southside: Emily Howell
Awards and Recognitions
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Florence Nightingale Award: Kaydence Harrison
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Excellence in Academic Achievement: Breanna Jacobs
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Academic Achievement Award (3.0 GPA or higher): Monique Curry, Kaydence Harrison, Emily Howell, Madison Kelley, Katelyn Muncher, Taylor Witt
Five graduates were also recognized for completing the Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program: Monique Curry, Alexis Daily, Hannah Harper, Tyler Mostiller, and Selena Whitman.
Registered Nursing Pinning
The Health Sciences Division also recognized Registered Nursing (RN) graduates during a December 15 pinning ceremony at the Richard Lindsey Arena on the Cherokee Campus. The 22 students also received their associate degree in applied science in Registered Nursing during commencement exercises on December 18.
Registered Nursing Graduates
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Alexandria: Tamara Rollins
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Anniston: Savannah Johns
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Ashland: Kobie Traylor
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Centre: Kimberly Lambert
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Fort Payne: Jessica Goza
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Fyffe: Emma Bethune
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Gadsden: Chasity Jones
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Gaylesville: Carrington Nails
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Glencoe: Kaylee Higdon
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Jacksonville: Aliyah Williams
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Kingston, GA: Mckayla Stanley
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Leesburg: Chelsea Nichols
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Menlo, GA: Memery Gwin
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Odenville: Brandon Davis
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Oxford: Mattison Sirmon, Ashley Wolf
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Piedmont: Erin Adderhold, Emilee Parris
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Rainbow City: Kristin Hays
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Rome, GA: Alexis Russell, Gabriela Vasquez, Brianna Watkins
RN Awards and Recognitions
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Florence Nightingale Award: Erin Adderhold
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Excellence in Academic Achievement: Erin Adderhold
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Academic Achievement Award (3.0 GPA or higher): Memery Gwin, Kaylee Higdon, Mattison Sirmon, Aliyah Williams
Six RN graduates were also recognized for completing the Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program: Emma Bethune, Jessica Goza, Kaylee Higdon, Mattie Sirmon, Kobie Traylor, and Ashley Wolf.
