Slideshow: School of Nursing White Coat Ceremony

by Jordana Newman  |   

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