Berkeley College Nurse Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Newest Healthcare Heroes
Monday, August 11, 2025
BERKELEY COLLEGE NURSE RECOGNITION CEREMONY
CELEBRATES NEWEST HEALTHCARE HEROES
Photo Caption: Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) graduates celebrate their Nurse Recognition Ceremony at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ, on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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The Berkeley College School of Health Studies honored a new cohort of healthcare heroes entering the workforce at a recognition and pinning ceremony for its nursing graduates on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ. The ceremony, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Angelica Delacruz , DNP, CPNP-PC, RN, CNE, CHSE, Chair, Nursing, Berkeley College School of Health Studies, recognized graduates of the College’s Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program.
“The work of a nurse is a life’s work of serving others,” said Patricia Greer, JD, Provost, Berkeley College.
“Today we celebrate not only your achievement, but a very important word: transformation,” said Mandanna Naleyanda, MD, CCMA, Interim Dean, Berkeley College School of Health Studies. “These moments are important mile markers of your endeavors, and it doesn’t stop here. The pinning ceremony is more than just a symbol, but rather it’s a promise – for you to serve, to care, and to lead with integrity and kindness.”
Photo Caption: Student speaker Jenibeth Sosa of Hackettstown, NJ, addresses her peers and the School of Health Studies faculty at the Nurse Recognition Ceremony. Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates celebrate their Nurse Recognition Ceremony at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ, on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Student speaker Jenibeth Sosa of Hackettstown, NJ, imparted her own wisdom upon her peers: “While this is the culmination of our studies, this is not the end of our road. It is not about advancing our title; it is about deepening our understanding. Nursing is not just what we do. It is who we are. Nursing is more than just a profession – it’s heart, it’s grit, it’s humanity.”
“The Nurse Recognition Ceremony has been a rite of passage for as long as I can remember,” Delacruz said. “It signifies the end of your academic career and the entrance into your profession. For some it may be an advancement, but for all, it is a stepping stone. Regardless of what happens when you leave here, I am confident that you have learned what matters: the meaning of grit, persistence, caring, and resilience.”
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans for 12 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2025 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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