District holds annual pinning ceremony for aspiring medical workers
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK (JUNE 2023) — Uniondale High School recently held its annual Pre-Nursing Pinning Ceremony in the school’s Little Theater to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the pre-nursing scholars in grades 10 through 12. The group of 15 aspiring medical workers collectively touts a 100% passing rate on their CAN (Certified Nursing Assistant) exam. At the pinning ceremony, they received their pins and heard speeches from their peers and faculty members about the importance of the program.
“We are extremely proud of all the pre-nursing scholars we are celebrating here today. They have shown an incredible amount of hard work and dedication to their craft during their time in this program,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil. “Their passion for medicine is evident, and I know the future of nursing is very bright.”
“We want to thank the faculty and staff for working hard to give these scholars such an enriching education in the field. We also want to thank the parents and families for supporting the program and giving the scholars a chance to get a head start on their careers. Congratulations to our future healthcare professionals; I know that you will make the Uniondale community proud,” Dr. Darrisaw-Akil continued.
Through the pre-nursing program, scholars are introduced to the kind of coursework they will complete in college should they pursue a degree in nursing. They engage in interactive lessons and gain firsthand experience in the nursing field to prepare them for a career in medicine.
Scholars at the annual pinning ceremony donned scrubs and stethoscopes around their necks, along with honor cords and specialized stoles that read “Medical Dream Team.” They each held a candle to be lit at the front of the theater as they received their pins.
“Our pre-nursing program is such an incredible opportunity for our scholars planning to pursue a career in medicine,” said Director of Science Arthur N. Registre. “The opportunity to receive hands-on experience is such a unique advantage for our scholars. We are giving them a leg up on their peers when they enter a nursing program in their post-secondary career.”
Scholars enrolled in Uniondale High School’s pre-nursing program were celebrated at the Uniondale School District’s annual Pre-Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
One by one, scholars walked to the front of the room with a candle to be lit by their mentor.
The ceremony acknowledged 15 scholars.
