White Coat Ceremony for Nurse Practitioner Students
By Michelle Paysan-Modina, DNP, MBA, MSN, APRN, NP-C, PHN, Executive Dean of the School of Nursing
On February 2, 2024, the American University of Health Sciences (AUHS) held its White Coat Ceremony to celebrate the induction of new nurse practitioner students from FNP Cohorts 6 and 7. The ceremony took place at the Signal Hill Library Terrace. It was a day of pride and responsibility for the students as they began their journey towards providing compassionate and quality care to patients.
The White Coat Ceremony is a significant event for nurse practitioner students as it marks the transition from theoretical nursing studies to practical healthcare practice. During the ceremony, the students received a white coat, which symbolizes their professionalism and clinical responsibility and reminds them of their duties and ethical obligations as they enter healthcare.
During the ceremony, our Founders, President, Provost, and keynote speaker, Dr. Arvin Torres, also an FNP alumnus, delivered speeches highlighting the significance of compassionate care, hard work, professionalism, and the vital role of nurse practitioners in healthcare. The event was an essential milestone for cohorts 6 and 7 as they embarked on their journey into the demanding yet fulfilling world of advanced practice nursing.
Congratulations and best wishes to Cohorts 6 and 7!
