Orona Earns Associates From Blinn

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

The fall 2021 graduating class includes Kaylee Dominique Orona, of La Grange. “These students entered the nursing field during an unprecedented time and have risen to and tackled each challenge that came their way,” said Karla Ross, ADN Program Director. “The commitment and sacrifice our students make is on display now more than ever, and our program is dedicated to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to embark on careers as compassionate nursing professionals.”

Blinn’s two-year program prepares students for a nursing career and for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year university. Students who complete Blinn’s ADN Program and pass the NCLEX-RN 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 the demand soaring in the nursing field, new graduates can expect to make an average of $53,000 per year.