Northwest Technology Center’s Practical Nursing program performed well at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) contest held earlier this week. Every student placed well in their respective event and nine students received first place medals. Jesus Arizmend was awarded the Oklahoma Breaking Traditions award.

Arizmendi and Jentrey Lancaster placed first in the Healthcare Display Team event. Chelsea Head and Sarah Reed won the Medical Innovations-Original event. Christopher Hill, Maria Ramos and Rustin Murrow placed first in the Public Service Announcement category. Carla Smart won the Pharmacology event. Katy Tanio placed third in Clinical Nursing and Jennifer RedHat placed fifth in Health Careers Photography. Several of the students will move on to compete at the National HOSA convention held in June. Practical Nursing instructors are Tara Thomas and Diane Duffy.

Pictured are (back row l to r) Tara Thomas, Chelsea Head, Jennifer RedHat, Christopher Hill, Rustin Murrow, Jentrey Lancaster, (front row l to r) Katy Tanio, Jesus Arizmendi, Sarah Reed, Maria Ramos, Carla Smart and Diane Duffy.