Lakehead U Nurses Honour Special Tradition
(Thunder Bay - May 26, 2005) Lakehead University nursing graduates will gather together to honour a special tradition within the School of Nursing. They will be holding their annual Pinning Celebration on Friday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the Victoria Inn. This celebration is a special tradition which has been taking place at Lakehead U since 1975.
What: Nursing Graduates' Pinning Celebration
When: Friday, May 27 at 2 p.m.
Where: Victoria Inn, 2 p.m.
When: Friday, May 27 at 2 p.m.
Where: Victoria Inn, 2 p.m.
History of Pinning Celebration
The School of Nursing has many traditions, one of which has been the use of a nursing cap and the BScN pin as part of the uniform. Each nursing school had its own cap and pin, the receipt of which was often celebrated with a special ceremony/event at the time of graduation from the nursing program. Nursing students initiated the Capping and Pinning Ceremony in 1975 at Lakehead University. At that time, students requested that the cap and pin be presented to each student during the Convocation weekend.
The School of Nursing has many traditions, one of which has been the use of a nursing cap and the BScN pin as part of the uniform. Each nursing school had its own cap and pin, the receipt of which was often celebrated with a special ceremony/event at the time of graduation from the nursing program. Nursing students initiated the Capping and Pinning Ceremony in 1975 at Lakehead University. At that time, students requested that the cap and pin be presented to each student during the Convocation weekend.
Over the years, nurses were no longer required to wear a nursing cap, but the use of a pin remains a part of their uniforms. As a result, the Capping and Pinning Ceremony has gradually evolved to become primarily a Pinning Ceremony, during which the accomplishment and successful completion of the program is celebrated. The pin awarded at the Ceremony signifies the completion of the BScN degree.
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Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Office of Communication, Lakehead University, 343-8177 or 472-9113