Omaha nursing student, Stephanie Koch takes the Oath of Professionalism along with (left to right) Katherine Riedler, Kimberly Malone, Jeffre Roller and Audrey Mueller, in the background. Photo by Dan Brick. |
Celebrating their induction are front row, left to right: Nicole Bouska, Haley Anderson, Sarah Boyer, and Michelle Broman. Back row, left to right are: Jessa Burcham, Chad Bredthauer, Jamie Corey. Photo by Agnes Natale. |
Kearney first level students, from left, Kari Poff, Marie Ritter and Heather Sager receive programs from instructor Lois Dauel as they enter the lecture hall for the induction ceremony. Photo by Diane Feldman. |
Sue Wilhelm, Ph.D., interim assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division, congratulates nursing student, Joanna Anukam. Photo by Kate Steinbock. |
The ceremony also reiterated the most important values for the professional nurse and for the profession of nursing: responsibility, trustworthiness, honesty, fairness, and respect of others.
Ceremonies were held in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha.
During the ceremony, students recited an oath of professionalism and signed a pledge. They also received the college’s patch to be affixed to their uniforms. A reception followed at each location.