Slideshow: School of Nursing White Coat Ceremony

by Jordana Newman  |   

The 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing held its first hybrid white coat ceremony on Sept. 7, 2023 to celebrate the student's decision to become a professional nurse.

"The ceremony today is an occasion to honor you in the presence of your family, friends, faculty, and staff, and to acknowledge that the educational and practice journey that you are embarking on is more than studying books and practicing skills, but rather a commitment to a profession that is both an art and a science that engages your heart and your mind," said Kristin Lutz, 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing Associate Director.

The event welcomes students to their new profession, emphasizes the importance of compassion in patient care and acknowledges students' initiation into the nursing profession. All students received a pin and graduate students also received white coats signifying the start of their clinical rotations.

  • Students standing together wearing white coats
    Megan Weeks, Caitlin Weeks, Kelsey Johnson, Jonel Williams, Charisa Doherty, and Marie Moore recite the professional nursing oath as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Charisa Doherty wearing white coat
    Charisa Doherty receives her white coat as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Marie Moore receives her white coat
    Marie Moore receives her white coat as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.(Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Jonel Williams receives her white coat
    Jonel Williams receives her white coat as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Student putting on white coat
    亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Deb Hansen speaking at podium
    Keynote speaker Deb Hansen speaks as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Thomas Hudson receiving pin
    Thomas Hudson receives his pin from Assistant Professor Lisa Ernest as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Marin Livingston receiving pin
    Marin Livingston receives her pin from Assistant Professor Marisa Bune as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Nathaniel Webb receiving pin
    Nathaniel Webb receives his pin as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/University of 亚洲色吧 Anchorage)
  • Kristin Lutz speaking at podium
    School of Nursing Associate Director Dr. Kristin Lutz speaks as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Daniel Spencer walking on stage
    Daniel Spencer receives his pin as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/University of 亚洲色吧 Anchorage)
  • Victoria Caraballo receiving pin
    Victoria Caraballo receives her pin as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)
  • Kurt Bleza  receiving pin
    Kurt Bleza receives his pin as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/University of 亚洲色吧 Anchorage)
  • Lynciemae Adams and family
    Lynciemae Adams and family after she received her pin as 亚洲色吧 School of Nursing holds its Commitment to Compassionate Care White Coat Ceremony in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. (Photo by James Evans/亚洲色吧)