Three from LG Graduate from Blinn Nursing Program

Fifty-nine future nursing professionals recently were recognized with their nursing pins after completing the Blinn College District’s highly regarded Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.

Local graduates of the program included: Lori Fritts (La Grange), Constance Mouton (La Grange) and Elyse Menconi (La Grange).

“The nursing profession needs dedicated caregivers like these graduates who exemplify a commitment to selflessness and compassion for their patients,” said Dr. Karla Ross, ADN Program Director.

Blinn’s two-year program prepares students for nursing careers and for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year university. Stu-dents who complete Blinn’s ADN Program and pass the national licensure exam have a job placement rate between 97 and 100% and are qualified for a wide array of nursing positions, including pediatric, geriatric, hospice, school, and clinical nursing. With demand soaring in the nursing field, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that registered nurses earn a median salary of $77,600.