Geisinger Geisinger School of Nursing Class of 2023.

LEWISTOWN — Twenty-three students graduated from the Geisinger School of Nursing on Aug. 4, earning their diploma in professional nursing.

Upon completion of a national board exam, 60% of the graduates will continue their journey with Geisinger as registered nurses. The remainder secured jobs with other organizations, giving the class a 100% post-graduation employment rate.

“Nurses are so important to us here at Geisinger and to health care in general,” Beth Finkbiner, director of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing, said. “Our nursing school is committed to making sure each student is set up for success and prepared to take the very best care of our patients and our local community. We’re so proud of our graduates and wish to congratulate them.”

Geisinger School of Nursing class of 2023 is the final diploma program at Geisinger. Beginning in 2024, nursing students will be working toward earning their associate degree in nursing.

The school’s term begins in August. Financial aid and various scholarships are available for students who meet eligibility requirements. Visit go.geisinger.edu/sonor call (717) 242-7930 to learn more and apply for the associate degree in nursing program.

2023 graduates include:

Makaila Auker, Richfield

Kimberly Beachel, Middleburg

Casey Dobson, Milroy

Daniel Forster, Pennsylvania Furnace

Breanna Heckman, Liverpool

Jennifer L. Huffnagle, Lewistown

Chantzen S. Imes, Mifflintown

Riley Lantz, Middleburg

Rejina Luck, McClure

BrittanyMagill, Mapleton Depot

Jessica Lee McCoy, Lewistown

Sara Miller, Mill Creek

Amanda Mitch, Beaver Springs

Taylor N. Phillips, McClure

Kylie Ranck, Granville

Madison E. Ream, Burnham

Maddie Renninger, McClure

Aliyia Shoop, Halifax

Hannah Smullen, Selinsgrove

Macie Taylor, Alexandria

Andrew Vaughn, Entriken

Andrea Weber, East Waterford