Two area residents receive nursing degrees

Associate degree - nursing and practical nursing students were honored during a special ceremony at Northeast Community College last week that included the presentation of their diplomas.

In addition, the tradition of nursing students receiving their pins from family members or a close friend who has helped them along their journey was part of the ceremony.

There were 35 associate degrees in nursing and 41 diplomas in practical nursing awarded on Friday, May 10.

Area residents participating in the ceremony were Alyx Kurpgeweit, Bartlett, Associate Degree-nursing, and Madison Hampton, Page, practical nursing diploma.