School of Nursing Graduation Brings New Nurses to Baton Rouge Community
BATON ROUGE, La. – Thirty-four new nurses will graduate from Baton Rouge General’s School of Nursing (SON) during its spring commencement, joining the legion of talented nurses who have completed BRG’s program since 1984.
At the April 29 ceremony set for 6 p.m. at Independence Park Theatre, the graduates will receive their diplomas after completing all required nursing courses and hands-on experience with seasoned practitioners during clinical rotations. Upon graduation from the diploma nursing program, graduates are prepared to take the registered nurse license exam (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN).
This year’s graduation will feature the presentation of seven awards, given to students who showed aptitude in particular areas of patient care or who achieved exemplary academic marks. Generous physicians who practice at Baton Rouge General made gifts to sponsor the awards and were on hand to present the award to the recipients. Several scholarship awards will also be given out as part of the ceremony.
Most of BRG’s new graduates begin their careers at Baton Rouge General in the telemetry, oncology, and on medical and surgical units. After entering nursing, many graduates have gone on to earn bachelors, master’s, and doctorate degrees, and many work in management or leadership positions, or as nurse practitioners and educators.
The BRG School of Nursing Class of Spring 2025:
Alexis DeShea Anderson
Armani Babineaux
Danielle Bridges
Ambrealle Danyelle Brown
Leslie A. Brumfield
Nija Butler
Stephanie Jiang Chen Calvaruso
Michael Carmenia
Madison Claire Castle
Crystal Yvette Daniels
Monica Ruth Davis
Alisha Reshel Dillon
Lillia Rose Griffin
Morgan Renee Harris
Crystal Anette Haymond
Nicole Michelli Haynes
Stephanie Marie Howell
Zanib Rabie Hreish
Imani Addae Israel
Haley Kalil Greene
Kourtney Alexandra Khalid-Abasi
Katherine Childers Kimball
Trishawn Louviere-Jarmon
Kia Michelle Mathieu
Sydney Renee McDonald
Latonya West Miller
Irene Nhu Ngoc Quynh Nguyen
Kelsey Elizabeth Salbador
Callie Elisabeth Sanders
Amber Elizabeth Savoie
Ashton Spatafora
Mikeshia Inez Stewart
Destaney Denise Trichell
Stacy Washington
BRG’s School of Nursing recently earned re-accreditation for the next eight-year period. It is frequently recognized by the LSBN for its 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, and the BRG School of Nursing has maintained an overall pass rate above 95% throughout its 40-year history. The school has also seen growth in its licensed practical nurse (LPN) mobility program, which fast-tracks the process for LPNs to become RNs.
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About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is the area’s first community hospital with over 600 licensed beds between three campuses. Baton Rouge General opened its doors in 1900, and has provided the Greater Baton Rouge community with high-quality healthcare for generations. An accredited teaching hospital since 1991, Baton Rouge General is affiliated with several medical school programs, and offers other medical education programs, including a School of Nursing, School of Radiologic Technology, Family Medicine Residency Program, Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. For more information, visit BRGeneral.org, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BatonRougeGeneral and follow us on Twitter @BRGeneral and Instagram @batonrougegeneral.
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