Loise Ngigi, a recent graduate of the Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy in Charlton, was honored on June 20 at her graduation and pinning ceremony held at the Overlook Performance Arts Center. State Rep. John J. Marsi, Jr. (6th Worcester District) and State Sen. Ryan C. Fattman (Worcester & Middlesex District) presented Ngigi with a citation acknowledging her accomplishments, including being named the MassCTE.org Postsecondary Student of the Year for the Central Chapter. 

Citations are awarded to constituents who have reached significant personal or professional milestones. Representative Marsi, who presented the citation, also did so on behalf of Senator Fattman. Both legislators are Republicans serving the Massachusetts General Court. 

Loise Ngigi, a resident of South Grafton and a member of the Practical Nursing (PN) Class of 2025, was recognized for her outstanding achievement by MassCTE. org at a recent banquet and awards ceremony at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel. 

“What an honor to witness and celebrate this recognition for our nursing graduate,” said Gretheline Bolandrina, DHA, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN, Academy Director at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy. “We are proud of Loise for this achievement and grateful to both Senator Fattman and Representative Marsi.” Ngigi, who also served as a UNICEF Club officer, accepted the award, saying, “I am forever grateful.” 

She brings a wealth of experience to her nursing career, with seven years of direct experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and certified Home Health Aide (HHA). She earned her nursing assistant certification in 2017 from 3 Dimensions College in Worcester and obtained her high school diploma from Moi Girls Kamangu High School in Kenya in 2012. During her time at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy, Loise also completed her Dementia Care certification and is certified in BLS/HCP/ CPR (Basic Life Support, Health Care Provider C a r d i o p u l m o n a r y Resuscitation), the Medical Administration Program (MAP), and Mental Health First Aid. Her professional experience includes working as a CNA at River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Lancaster, and currently as a direct support professional at Venture Community Services in Sturbridge. She will be competing at the SkillsUSA national conference in Atlanta, GA as the Massachusetts state champion for First Aid/ CPR.