Only days after 20 students graduated from the practical nursing program did another class begin at the School of Practical Nursing at Cape Girardeau Area Vocational Technical School.
The nursing graduation ceremony was held Thursday at La Croix United Methodist Church. A new class began Monday.
Shannon Burton received the Student Nurse of the Year award. It was presented by Orville Krauss, adult education coordinator at the school. The award honors one student who represents excellence in practical nursing. The recipient is chosen by classmates.
The graduates each received a nursing pin, diploma and red rose at the ceremony.
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