Rod Brady’s 36th Nursing Class

The 36th Practical Nursing Class from CLTCC Rod Brady Campus participated in graduation ceremonies Tuesday, May 21, in Alexandria. Members of the class are shown above (left to right): Seated, Sidra Dixon, Paris McCollough, Ashlynn Cotherman, Allisa Elkins, Raynee Pendarvis, Gabrielle Dos Santos, Ena Mayo, Amy Bailes, Madison Lucas; Standing, Jude Walker, Jaden Meyers, Kalyn Randall, Rebecca Francis, Kierstyn Pritchard, Danyell Phillips, Sherry Langley, Brooke Ogden, Bridget Thompson, Selisha Finister and Luke Stringer. (Photo by Pam Dean Photography.)

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By Craig Franklin Editor on

May 22, 2024

Rod Brady’s 36th Nursing Class

The Central Louisiana Technical Community College Rod Brady Campus in Jena recently concluded another nursing cohort, seeing 21 outstanding students complete the 22-month course.

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