Graduating LPN Students Take Place in Pinning Ceremony

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students graduating in the Fall 2019 semester took part in a pinning ceremony last night on Southeast Tech's campus. Thirty-two students received pins, granted by Kristin Possehl, Dean of Nursing, and other instructors and staff. 

Pinning ceremonies date back to the traditions of the sixteenth century, when noblemen wore a coat of arms associated with loyalty and courage. The distinction was extended to schools to symbolize strength, wisdom, courage and faith. Florence Nightingale adopted the Maltese cross as a symbol for the badge worn by the graduates of her nursing school. Throughout the years, each nursing school has adopted a pin unique to their school and it is typically awarded at graduation.