EL DORADO – Butler Community College’s nursing department celebrated 67 new graduates at their bi-annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 15.
Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Janet Schueller opened the ceremony by listing well-known pioneers from the field of nursing and welcoming the graduates to the profession. “We congratulate you on this momentous accomplishment. Each and every one of you is a pioneer in your own right, and we hope you take that pioneer spirit with you,” said Schueller.
Dr. Jackie Vietti, interim president of Butler Community College, spoke to the graduates about the difference between good and exceptional when it comes to nursing. “You have acquired the skills you need to do the job, and that’s good. But you’ve also learned how to treat the mind and the heart. That’s exceptional,” said Vietti.
Nine graduates also completed Butler’s special partnership program with the University of Kansas, simultaneously earning their associate degree from Butler and their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from KU.
Among those recipients earning their BSN degree was Amanda Mouer, a 2021 graduate of Eureka Junior/Senior High School. She is the daughter of David and Christine Mouer of Eureka.
About Butler Community College:
Butler Community College, Kansas' only Adobe Creative Campus and a recognized Aspen Institute Top 150 U.S. Community College, offers more than 100 degree programs and 30 professional certificate programs in person and online. The main campus is in El Dorado, Kansas, with additional campuses throughout the county and beyond. Visit www.butlercc.edu to learn more.
