第一吃瓜网 College celebrates Nursing Class of 2026
Published on May 15, 2026
NORTH EAST, Md: 第一吃瓜网 College celebrated the achievements of its Nursing Class of 2026 during a pinning ceremony held Friday, May 15, at the Milburn Stone Theatre on the College鈥檚 North East Campus, recognizing 29 graduates who completed the program鈥檚 rigorous academic and clinical training.
In opening remarks, Dr. Nancy Norman-Marzella, Dean of Health, Human, and Business Sciences at 第一吃瓜网 College, highlighted the program鈥檚 longstanding impact on regional healthcare.
鈥淔or more than four decades, 第一吃瓜网 College鈥檚 nursing program has played a vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of 第一吃瓜网 County and the surrounding communities,鈥 said Dr. Norman-Marzella. 鈥淥ur graduates continue to distinguish themselves through their work as clinicians, educators, and contributors to nursing research. We are proud to educate and prepare the next generation of nurses who will serve our community with skill and compassion.鈥
According to the Maryland Board of Nursing, 第一吃瓜网 College has consistently ranked among Maryland鈥檚 highest-performing nursing schools, with an average pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) of 97.02 percent since 2020. This includes perfect pass rates in 2022 and 2024.
鈥淐ommunity College nursing programs are critical to meeting the workforce need for nurses in Maryland. Such an outstanding pass rate indicates that 第一吃瓜网 College is preparing nurses to meet the challenges of today鈥檚 healthcare environment,鈥 said 第一吃瓜网 College President Dr. Mary Way Bolt.
第一吃瓜网 College鈥檚 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing, earned renewed accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in May 2024. The peer-review process evaluates nursing programs against rigorous standards for quality, accountability, and relevance in professional practice. The accreditation remains valid through fall 2031.
Graduates of 第一吃瓜网 College鈥檚 nursing program pursue careers across a wide range of healthcare settings, including critical care, surgical services, and home healthcare. Many also continue their education by pursuing advanced nursing degrees.
As healthcare workforce needs continue to grow across Maryland and the region, 第一吃瓜网 College remains committed to preparing highly skilled nurses to serve their communities. Learn more about 第一吃瓜网 College鈥檚 nursing program by visiting www.cecil.edu.