BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Taft College hosted a celebration at Seven Oaks Country Club to honor graduates of its Summer 2025 Pre-Nursing Internship program.

With the demand for nurses growing across California, and especially in Kern County, Taft College is celebrating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

On Tuesday, students and faculty gathered at Seven Oaks Country Club in Bakersfield to honor graduates of the college’s Summer 2025 Pre-Nursing Internship program. Many of the students are preparing for the next step in their journey: receiving their pin and certification.

“From registration, CNA, nurses, and doctors, every single person a patient encounters plays a vital role in their care, and has the chance to show human kindness,” said Julieta Rivera, a Taft College

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