{"id":16770,"date":"2022-12-12T13:42:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T18:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=16770"},"modified":"2024-11-20T22:54:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T03:54:03","slug":"annual-2022-graduation-celebration-and-oath-ceremony-honors-new-veterinary-nursing-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/annual-2022-graduation-celebration-and-oath-ceremony-honors-new-veterinary-nursing-graduates.php","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Veterinary Nursing Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Nursing graduates in the Class of 2022 celebrate with Dean Willie Reed in front of the Continuum Sculpture after commencement ceremonies August 6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An intense educational journey concluded with a graduation celebration and oath ceremony August 6 for Purdue veterinary nursing students who earned their Associates in Applied Science degrees.  The program was held in Lynn Hall, with a reception that followed in the Veterinary Medical Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a truly remarkable class,\u201d Dean Reed said as he welcomed the new graduates and their families and friends at the start of the ceremony.  \u201cGraduates, you had the unique experience of completing your veterinary education in the midst of a global pandemic\u2026you showed commitment, resolve and caring as you abided by the Protect Purdue pledge and persistently pursued your degree.  As a result, here we are today, to recognize your graduation as members of the Veterinary Nursing Class of 2022!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Instructional Technologist Jennifer Smith was chosen by the new graduates to lead them in reciting the Veterinary Technician Oath of Ethical Conduct at the Graduation Celebration and Oath Ceremony in Lynn Hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The dean continued by explaining that the Oath Ceremony represents a long-standing and beloved tradition of the College.  \u201cWe are going to recognize our Veterinary Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science degree graduates, who have attained a valued position on the veterinary health care delivery team,\u201d Dean Reed said.  \u201cThese graduates have earned the right to be identified by wearing the Purdue University veterinary nursing pin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then Dean Reed turned the podium over to Josh Clark, assistant director of the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program<\/a>, who read the names of each of the graduates who attended the ceremony.  As their names were called, the graduates came forward and Veterinary Nursing Program Instructional Technologist Holly McCalip, BS, RVT, presented them with their Associate in Applied Science pin, symbolizing their entry into the veterinary nursing profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Holly McCalip and Dean Willie Reed with graduate Justine Henderson, who received the Highest Academic Achievement Award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hannah Rowe, who received the Eber H. Allen Leadership award with her family and her decorated graduation cap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Then the graduates remained up front for a group photo before reciting their professional oath.  \u201cThe recitation of the Veterinary Technician Oath of Ethical Conduct symbolizes your acceptance into the veterinary nursing profession,\u201d Dean Reed explained after returning to the podium.  \u201cThe oath signifies our high regard for the ethical standards and legal regulations governing the practice of veterinary nursing, our strong commitment to the highest standards of patient care and client service, and our dedication to the animals that we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then Instructional Technologist Jennifer Smith, BS, RVT, came forward as the one selected by the students to lead them in reciting the Veterinary Technician Oath of Ethical Conduct.  In addition, all veterinary nurses in the audience were invited to stand and recite the oath with the new graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another component of the ceremony involved recognizing three students who received special awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n