BSN Class of December 2025 Pinning Ceremony

A nursing pinning ceremony is a celebration that marks the end of a nursing student's academic program and their entry into the nursing profession. The ceremony usually takes place separately from the school's graduation ceremony.
What happens at a pinning ceremony?
Pinning: A faculty member places a pin on the student's lapel
Recognition: The student's family and friends are recognized
Dedication: The student dedicates their pin to someone who has influenced their life
Pledge: The students may recite the Nightingale Pledge or another oath
Candle lighting: A candle is lit to commemorate Florence Nightingale's nighttime aid to soldiers
The pinning ceremony symbolizes the student's transition into the nursing profession and their membership in the nursing community. Many nurses say the pinning ceremony is even more meaningful than the formal graduation ceremony.
The tradition of nursing pinning ceremonies has been influenced by Florence Nightingale's impact on the field of nursing. Hospitals began creating pinning programs in the mid-1880s.

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