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The University of Northwestern School of Nursing has carefully and strategically placed professional events and ceremonies throughout the nursing program.. Professional events serve as opportunities to foster professional growth and development of the nursing students. While the Blessing and Pinning Ceremonies showcase the School of Nursing with its faculty, staff, and students, the ceremonies are considered very sacred events, where students are dedicated and committed to the Lord, as they further prepare for ministry and service.

Events

*Policy effective Summer 2019, cohorts 11 and beyond. Each cohort will encounter the events as outlined on the SON calendar. All students are required to help with preparations, attend and fully participate in SON events as academic calendars permit. ProjectConcert documentation will serve as a representation of student participation in these events. The student is responsible for documenting participation at these events into ProjectConcert, with verification given to the Course Coordinator in NUR 4316 Service Leadership and Management. Students will be required to demonstrate participation at a minimum of ten (10) events prior to Term 4. Students  who do not meet the required minimum of ten (10) events will have to do an additional assignment in the leadership course, equivalent to hours/events missed. Assignment requirements are reflected in the leadership course syllabus. Certificates can be obtained by meeting the event requirements for the following SON events and ceremonies:

• Blessing Ceremony
• Pinning Ceremony
• Health Fair
• 5K Scrub Walk/Run
• SON Orientation Sessions
• SON Community Thanksgiving Meal
• SON Annual Transcultural Presentations
• SON Professional/Networking Event
• Celebration of Nurses Week
• SON Day at the State Fair
• Alumni Brunch, Mentoring Program
• SON conferences

Faculty may deem other events appropriate for receiving certificates as needed, and will communicate that information to students prior to the event. The SON State of the Organization is mandatory for all students.

Ceremonies

Students involved in the Blessing and Pinning Ceremonies are required to attend and fully participate. Students in other cohorts may be asked to help in preparations and are welcome to attend, but are not required.