Hallym University College of Nursing Holds 29th Nightingale Pledge Ceremony

Hallym University (President Choi Yanghee) College of Nursing held the 29th Nightingale Pledge Ceremony at Ilsong Art Hall on campus on April 30.

29th Nightingale Oath Ceremony at Hallym University College of Nursing. Provided by Hallym University

The Nightingale Pledge Ceremony is an important ritual in which nursing students reaffirm their ethics and sense of duty as nurses before starting clinical practice and entering the profession. The event was attended by faculty, alumni, and family members who celebrated the new beginnings of the future nurses.

On this day, the students rekindled the noble spirit of Nightingale by lighting candles, pledging their responsibility and commitment to upholding the dignity of life and practicing patient-centered care. Through the presentation of pins and the recitation of the pledge, they also had a meaningful opportunity to establish their identity as professional nurses.

In congratulatory remarks, Son Eun-jin, President of the Nursing Alumni Association, and Professor Emeritus Yang Soon-ok encouraged the students by saying, "Nursing is a profession that requires deep understanding and dedication to humanity, beyond just knowledge and skills," and added, "We hope you grow into compassionate nurses who support the lives of patients in the field."

Senior nurses then shared practical advice and words of encouragement with their juniors based on their own clinical experience, emphasizing the sense of responsibility and pride as members of the nursing profession.

Additionally, the event included the presentation of the Nursing Alumni Dream Scholarship and the Yang Soon-ok Scholarship, which recognized students' academic achievements and supported their growth as future nursing professionals.

Kim Eun-jung, Dean of the College of Nursing, stated, "Today's pledge is not just a ceremony, but an important promise marking the start of your life as a nursing professional. We look forward to your growth into nurses who practice patient-centered care and contribute to society."

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