Celebrating the NOVA Licensed Practical Nursing Class of 2025

Katie Jennings, Associate Director of Allied Health Programs at Northern Virginia Community College and Steven Partridge, VP for Strategy, Research and Workforce Innovation at NOVA; were joined by Donna Shaw, Regional Director of Operations, to celebrate the Northern Virginia Community College Licensed Workforce School of Practical Nursing Class of 2025 Graduation and Pinning ceremony.

Donna addressed the students, who completed part of their clinical studies at Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and are supported in part by a generous donation from Woodbine leading to the creation of the program. Donna commended the students for their hard work and their choice to become caregivers and to become a part of people’s lives to bring comfort at what at times may be their most challenging circumstances.

The moving ceremony included family members pinning the students while letters of thanks were read and concluded with the traditional lighting of lamps and the students reciting The Nightengale Pledge. We welcome these new healthcare professionals and congratulate them on the successful completion of their nursing program!