TRINITAS SCHOOL OF NURSING GRADUATES 44 IN 2008
Forty-four new graduates have joined the ranks of the nursing profession following their completion of studies at the Trinitas School of Nursing. Convocation exercises were held recently at the Union County College campus in Cranford.

Trinitas School of Nursing conducts a Cooperative Nursing Program with Union County College and confers a Diploma in Nursing from Trinitas and an Associate Degree from the College. Initially offering nursing studies as the Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, Trinitas School of Nursing has been in continuous operation since 1891. The School is currently ranked sixth in the nation based on its total enrollment, as reported by the National League of Nursing.

The School takes pride in one of the highest pass rates experienced among its students who take The National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for registered nurse licensure. Since 1990, 97 percent of the school’s graduates have passed the NCLEX exam on first writing. In fact, the January and May 2006 graduates of the school achieved a perfect 100% pass rate on the national registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) on first writing.

Among the men and women who received school pins, diplomas, and degrees were: Christine Olivia Agumbah of Elizabeth; Michelle Anahory of Hillside; Rachel Joy C. Azcarraga of Old Bridge; Junn Michael E.Bautista of Union; Ives Marie G. Cabezas of Union; Carmela J. Carlos of Union; Erica Alissa Castagliola of Staten Island, New York; Selande G. Charles of West Orange; Kristen Ann Colla of Union; Catalina Cordero of Linden; Waleska Lynn Diaz of Roselle; Kimyada Drake of East Orange; Yaniry Espinal of Union; Leilani J. Evangelista of Dunellen; Sandra Patrica Fonseca of Elizabeth; Jolita Girdeniene of Elizabeth; Blana Liz Gomez of Newark; Danielle L. Gritenas of Kenilworth; Taquana Latrell Holley of Linden; Alekandr B. Kamenetskiy of Springfield; Judy M. Legendre of Ozone Park, New York; Jamie Kristine Mananghaya of Jersey City; Nastasha Prin T. Marasigan of Union; Melissa Marie Mendez of Staten Island, New York; Particia Mendez of Elizabeth; Rowena Naeseth of Westfield; Evelyne Ongwae of North Plainfield; Donn C. Orellana of Linden; James Earl Pagaduan of Bergenfield; Nicole Marie Paonessa of Rahway; Donna M. Parker of Linden; Josue S. Petit-Frere of Elizabeth; Hedwig Ratemo of Union; William Carl Ricci of Westfield; Melinda K. Roman of Linden; Magdalena Samborski of Union; Christian Sanchez of Berkeley Heights; Jessica M. Stabile of Cranford; Willie E. Thomas of Elizabeth; Jessica Paula P. Uy of Jersey City; Vanessa Mary Valencia of Staten Island, New York; Linda Vera of Belleville; Michelle Wynter of Union, and Esperanza Zayas of North Bergen.

Nicole Maria Paonessa of Rahway was the recipient of nursing high honors. Those awarded nursing honors were: Christine Olivia Agumbah, Catalina Cordero, Waleska Lynn Diaz, Blanca Liz Gomez, and Hedwig Ratemo.

For more information about the program of study at Trinitas School of Nursing, call 908-659-5200 or click here.

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About Trinitas School of Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing conducts a Cooperative Nursing Program with Union County College and confers a Diploma in Nursing from Trinitas and an Associate Degree from the College. Initially offering nursing studies as the Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, Trinitas School of Nursing has been in continuous operation since 1891. The Cooperative Nursing Program offers a Diploma in Nursing from Trinitas School of Nursing and an Associate in Science Degree from Union County College upon successful completion of the curriculum. Fully accredited by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., the program offers a basic course of study in nursing. It provides a sound theoretical base of knowledge in the nursing, biological, behavioral and sociological sciences and integrates this knowledge into academic and practical experiences within the health and illness continuum of client care. Utilization of a variety of health care agencies facilitates the application of all aspects of the students’ learning. Students earn a total of 75 credits in the Cooperative Nursing Program. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurse Licensure. For information about the program of study at Trinitas School of Nursing, call 908-659-5200.

Posted: June 17, 2008

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