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The pinning ceremony is a tradition that stems from Florence Nightingale when she started graduating nurses. It’s about honoring and celebrating Practical Nursing students prior to their officially entering the profession of nursing.
The pinning of Practical Nursing students who are about to graduate is a rite of passage and precedes their exam to become a fully licensed practical nurse.
The ceremony is always packed with loved ones and friends and is truly a big deal and gala event. It’s important to fellow classmates and faculty, as well.
Lots of photos are taken, speeches are made, certificates are presented, and candles are lit.
The history of candle lighting dates back to Florence Nightingale’s helping wounded soldiers at night by candlelight.
The emotions and tears overflow.
The pride in these students’ accomplishment of completing what is a very difficult program is hard to describe.
