Celebrating BTC’s Nursing Class of Fall 2025
Bolivar Technical College (BTC) honored graduates from the Class of 2025 during our commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13th in Bolivar, Missouri. Family, friends, faculty, and clinical partners gathered to recognize students who completed nursing programs that prepare them to step confidently into their nursing careers.
For BTC alumni, moments like commencement are familiar. They represent the long hours, clinical rotations, and determination it takes to reach this milestone. The Fall Class of 2025 carried that same commitment forward as they completed programs designed to support both new and advancing nurses.
“This ceremony marks the hard work, resilience, and heart each of these students has carried throughout their program,” said BTC President, Charlotte Gray. “Our graduates are stepping into a profession that needs them, and we’re proud to see them begin or continue their impact in patient care.”
Congratulations Graduates
The Practical Nursing program had twelve graduates in the fall of 2025. Those who attended the ceremony were: Jana Capek of Edwards, Amanda Chimenti of Lebanon, Kelsey Cross of Humansville, Laura Douglas of Battlefield, Hannah Geren of Marshfield, Khristian Green of Warsaw, Emily Grisham of Brighton, Savannah Hayes of Aurora, Kimberly Isbell of Pierce City, Carrie Jameson of Republic, Heavenly Lewton of Wheatland and Carrie Rawn of Nixa.
38 students graduated from the Professional Nursing program at BTC in 2025. The graduates who attended the ceremony included Brenda Goodman of Seymour and Cora Figueroa of Flemington.
From across the region, twelve graduates completed the RN to BSN program in 2025. Graduates who attended the ceremony were: Rachel Guillaume of Springfield and Samantha Hodges of Elkland, both summer graduates; and Nicole Dasto of Nixa (graduating Cum Laude), fall graduate. Those graduating with the summer cohort who could not attend: Sara Carmichael of Springfield, Alecia Cox of Bronaugh (graduating Cum Laude), Alexandra Lottmann of Gerald, Megan Martin of Ponca City, OK, Bobby O’Keefe of Stockton (graduating Magna Cum Laude), Leah Standon of Bolivar and Aspen Capri Thompson of Bolivar (graduating Cum Laude). Those graduating in the fall cohort who could not attend: Courtney Ennis of Willow Springs and Claire Williams of Pleasant Hope.
Reaching This Milestone
Graduates from the Practical Nursing (LPN) program celebrated the completion of BTC’s one-year certificate program. They were recognized by clinical partners who consistently noted their professionalism, eagerness to learn, and strong bedside skills. Graduates are now preparing for the NCLEX-PN exam, the final step before beginning work as licensed practical nurses.
Professional Nursing graduates reached this milestone after completing 73 credit hours of coursework and clinicals. Throughout the program, students balanced intensive study with hands-on training in real healthcare facilities. Their experiences in diverse patient-care settings helped prepare them as compassionate professionals ready to step confidently into the workforce and meet the needs of their communities.
The RN to BSN Class of 2025 completed the flexible, one-year online bachelor’s degree program designed to support working registered nurses (RNs) who want to advance their knowledge and opportunities in their career. Many of these graduates previously completed a program at BTC and chose to return for their next step; a reflection of the college’s strong support system, personal connection, and trusted learning environment.
BTC is currently enrolling for 2026 nursing programs: LPN, RN, RN Bridge (for LPNs and Paramedics), and RN to BSN. Alumni who are considering their next step, or encouraging others to begin theirs, can learn more by contacting BTC at 417-777-5062, emailing info@bolivarcollege.edu, or texting 417-771-3543.