Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates Excel Academically

Congratulations to Summer 2011 University of South Florida College of Nursing Baccalaureate Graduates!

The College of Nursing at the University of South Florida graduated 134 baccalaureate students this semester, and an unbelievable 31% of these students received University honors!

The College of Nursing awards graduating baccalaureate nursing students receiving University honors with a special “honors pin” with a charm that displays the level of academic honor obtained. This pin is in addition to the pin presented to students at the completion of their coursework to celebrate entry into the nursing profession.

Three students earning the highest honors, Summa Cum Laude, were selected by the USF Alumni Association  to receive the King O’Neal Scholars Award at Commencement for their academic excellence, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Congratulations Kelsey Henretta, Sue Gibbs and Felicia Walker!

USF Nursing Alumni proudly wear their nursing pins, letting the community know that they are proud to be USF “Bull Nurses.”

Photos from the Pinning Ceremony will be available online through the USF Nursing Alumni and Friends Society website.

If you weren’t able to attend the Summer 2011 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, you can watch the entire ceremony recorded online through USF Health Live on the USF Health Facebook page! Photos from the Pinning Ceremony will be available online through the USF Nursing Alumni and Friends Society website.

For information about upcoming Nursing Pinning Ceremonies, Follow the University of South Florida College of Nursing on Facebook!