131 new UNMC College of Nursing students in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff, to participate in Sunday ceremony to mark beginning of nursing profession

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will hold induction ceremonies Sunday at 2 p.m. (CDT) to recognize 131 new nursing students as they commit to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse. The ceremony, which will take place simultaneously in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, will reiterate the most important values for the professional nurse and for the profession of nursing: responsibility, trustworthiness, honesty, fairness, and respect of others.

The ceremonies will take place in the following locations:
Omaha – UNMC’s new Durham Research Center auditorium (45nd & Emile)
Lincoln – University of Nebraska Complex Auditorium-Panhandle Station
Kearney – UNK Nebraska Student Union Room
Scottsbluff – University of Nebraska Complex Auditorium-Panhandle Station

A procession of students and faculty at the beginning of ceremonies will be followed by guest a speaker at each location. Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., also will address students. Students will recite an oath of professionalism and sign a pledge. Representatives from the UNMC College of Nursing Alumni Association will present each student with the college’s badge to be affixed to their uniforms, as well as be given the pen used to sign the oath. A reception will follow at each division.