Welcome to the Nursing Profession.
Breadcrumb
The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year students in nursing that often takes place during the initial days of orientation. It serves to welcome students to nursing practice and elevate the value of humanism as the core of health care. It provides a powerful emphasis on compassion in combination with scientific excellence.
Fall 2022 Ceremony
Event Program
Welcome
Christine E. Kasper, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACSM
Dean and Professor
Keynote Address
Cipriano Botello, RN
Alum Class of 2007 and 2020
Presentation of White Coats
Carolyn Montoya, PhD, RN, PNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN
Professor and Interim Executive Vice Dean
Leading the Nursing Pledge
Kristen M. Ostrem-Niemcewicz, DNP, MSN, CNM, FNP-BC, FACNM
Associate Professor-Clinical Education
Director Undergraduate Pre-Licensure Program
Interim Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education
Closing Comments
Kristen M. Ostrem-Niemcewicz, DNP, MSN, CNM, FNP-BC, FACNM
Associate Professor-Clinical Education
Director Undergraduate Pre-Licensure Program
Interim Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education
Nursing Pledge
As a Nurse, dedicated to providing the highest quality care andservices, I solemnly pledge that I will:
- Consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering myprimary concerns;
- Act in a compassionate and trustworthy manner in all aspectsof my care;
- Apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of myability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients;
- Exercise sound professional judgment while abiding by legaland ethical requirements;
- Accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professionalknowledge and competence;
- Promote, advocate for, and strive to protect the health,safety, and rights of the patient.
With this pledge, I accept the duties and responsibilities thatembody the nursing profession.I take this oath voluntarily with the full realization of theresponsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
