LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus honored 30 nursing students graduating with a bachelor of science degree in nursing during their annual pinning ceremony on May 5.
With respect and integrity, those attending the ceremony recited words from the International Council of Nurses’ Pledge, vowing to keep their professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and refrain from any action which might endanger the life of another. The pledge reads: "In the full knowledge of the obligation I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all the skill and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics, or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and to promote health."
The pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition in the nursing profession, symbolizes the transition from nursing student to graduate nurse. It is an opportunity for faculty, family and friends to recognize and honor the achievements of these dedicated individuals as they embark on their new journey.
During the ceremony, each graduate was presented with a nursing pin, a distinctive emblem that serves as a visible reminder of their commitment to the nursing profession. The pins were placed on the graduates by a special person in their life — such as a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend — while Nursing Undergraduate Program Director Melissa Miner read aloud the students’ personal and rather emotional statement of thanks.