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Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing hosted its Fall 2025 Pinning Ceremony, honoring graduates from the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track in Boca Raton and Davie, as well as the RN-to-BSN program.

The ceremony, held on December 11, began with remarks from Dr. Michelle Broadbent, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, who congratulated the graduates on completing their academic journey. Dean Cameron Duncan followed with an address reflecting on his own path in nursing, encouraging graduates to “take up space” and pursue their purpose in the profession.

Student speakers Barbara Khabbaz and Carlos Valladares described the joys and challenges of navigating the coursework with their peers. Carlos recalled Dr. Broadbent’s early prediction that nursing school would be the hardest work many of them would encounter in their lives. Despite the demands of the program, he acknowledged that the cohort’s shared experiences and support for one another made a difference.

“We studied together, cried together, laughed together - a bond like ours is indescribable,” he noted. “I hope we help shape the future of nursing into something even stronger than what we inherited.”

Barbara expressed appreciation for the help of the faculty and instructors throughout the program. “Thank you for pushing us, believing in us, and holding us to a standard we didn’t always know we could reach,” she said.

Nursing isn’t just a career, Barbara added, but “a calling that asks us to show up even when we’re tired, to care deeply even when the day is long, and to remember that every patient is someone’s whole world.”

Faculty speakers Dr. Wanda Morancy and Instructor Danielle Steele-Mendez provided tips for graduates as they prepare to enter the workforce. Dr. Morancy emphasized the importance of self-care and building confidence, while Steele-Mendez reminded graduates to lead with kindness and center patient needs in their practice.

Forty-six students were recognized as CARE Scholars for participating alongside faculty in events supported by a Health Resources and Services Administration grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focused on a nurse-led mobile health unit serving rural communities with limited access to health care services.

The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards recognizing academic achievement, leadership, service, and compassionate care.

Leadership Excellence Award

Undergraduate

Valerie Huber, Rupuni Haque, Julia Kessel, Eddy Jean Pierre, & Tyler Birch

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Graduate

Ashley Noel & Roslyn Pechet

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Clinical Excellence Award

Undergraduate

Widnerline Dorneson, Lyndsey Gensoli & Amaury Rivas

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Graduate

Dina Giovanetti & Anya Pennycooke

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Scholar Award

Undergraduate

Lillianna Hymans, Chanel Jackson & Lourdes Sprinckmoller

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Excellence in Service Award

Undergraduate

Barbara Khabbaz, Michelle Ferree Mansueto & Lourdes Sprinckmoller

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Graduate

Shanice Clayton & Ashley D'Anna

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Touhy Award

Undergraduate

Kristen Flood & Valery Joseph

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DAISY Award

Undergraduate

Lillianna Hymans & Ana Furtado

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Graduate

Ashley Noel