Upcoming Events

28
Apr

USU Eastern Nursing Class of 2023 Pinning Ceremony

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

Pinning is a symbolic welcoming of a newly graduated or soon-to-be graduated nurse into the nursing profession. It’s a unique and special ceremony for the nursing community that marks this transition from student to nurse. The Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishment of becoming a nurse with family, friends, faculty, and mentors.

The “Pinning” recognizes the completion of educational requirements that enable nurses to take their state licensing exams. It is a significant token of the student nurses’ hard work and dedication towards their coursework and clinical

The history of nursing pins dates back to the 12th century. By 1916, pinning ceremonies became an established tradition.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Utah State University Eastern Campus |