STRIPING / PINNING CEREMONIES

FIRST YEAR:  The Freshman Striping Ceremony will be conducted twice per year to recognize students who are eligible for Level III nursing courses. Those students eligible at the time the ceremony occurs will receive a red stripe. A Level II advisor will assist students in making arrangements.

SECOND YEAR:  Level IV students will be responsible for planning and implementing their own pinning ceremony.   Initial preparation for the pinning ceremony will begin while the students are in Level III. Faculty advisors are available to help students in this matter. The Pinning Ceremony Committee is a Registered Student Organization and is a separate entity from the Student Nurses Association. (By-Laws for the Pinning Ceremony Committee are included in Appendix E).

DRESS:  Students must adhere to the uniform and dress requirements for pinning ceremonies as they represent not only the school but also the whole of nursing at such events.  Students must be in compliance with uniform and dress requirements in order to be pinned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Students with questions on these events should contact the advisor or chairperson of the designated event.  The department will approve all plans for ceremonies since they are related to school activity.  Events will be held on Campus.  It is requested that students refrain from imposing upon the generosity of the hospitals with regard to donations.

Reviewed Fall, 2006