Baptist Health College Little Rock Graduates Largest Class Since 2016
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) hosted its Spring Commencement on Saturday, June 14, at Barton Coliseum. This spring, 238 graduates crossed the stage from nine programs of study: Medical Laboratory Science; Nuclear Medicine Technology; Nursing- Traditional; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Patient Care Technician; Practical Nursing; Radiography; Sleep Technology and Surgical Technology. This graduating class was the largest since 2016.
The commencement address was given by Demond White, BSN, RN, BHCLR nursing alumnus and now adjunct faculty. The introduction of classes and announcement of awards was by Dr. Karen James, PhD, OTR/L, CAPS, CLA, interim president, and Dr. Susan Brock, DNP, RN, associate dean of nursing. Students were presented their diplomas by Greg Crain, president of Baptist Health’s central region.
Dr. James is proud of this spring’s graduating class and their achievements as they enter the health care field.
“Our success is a reflection of the dedication of students, faculty and staff. We’ve worked hard to provide strong academic support, hands-on clinical experience and a student-centered environment- while also staying responsive to the evolving needs of the health care field,” Dr. James said.
BHCLR strives to graduate top notch students that go on to be leaders in health care. From each class, about 50 percent of new graduates enter the Baptist Health system and the others go on to serve the state in other roles.
“Ultimately, it’s our students who make the difference. Their resilience, hard work and passion for serving others are what truly drive our success,” James said.
To learn more about Baptist Health College Little Rock graduates, visit bhclr.edu.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 250 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app.