SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) in Valhalla recently celebrated its Nurse Pinning Ceremony in which 19 students completed their nursing studies and received their SUNY WCC nursing pins.
This year’s nursing students completed the two-year Nursing A.A.S. Program, which is designed to prepare students for careers as registered nurses. Graduates of the program can transfer almost anywhere, in-state or out-of-state. New York state residents are also guaranteed admission to a SUNY four-year campus.
“We are proud to see our nursing students reach this day as they embark on a new chapter,” said George Contreras, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness. “Our nursing graduates will soon be serving our community in this noble profession. As was evident during the recent pandemic, the U.S. has a critical shortage of registered nurses, a shortage that might top 1 million by the end of this decade. In response to this shortage, SUNY WCC expanded its nursing program in January 2024 to provide more students with the training and education they need to help fill this need while providing for their families.”
