White Coats Presented to Doctor of Nursing Practice Students
Lindsay Bouchard, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN, an associate clinical professor and the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty coordinator, congratulates Mehdi Thomas after presenting him with his white coat at the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.
The University of Arizona College of Nursing held its 2023 white coat ceremony for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students Jan. 13 at Crowder Hall. The tradition, which began in 2015, marks the beginning of the clinical phase of the program and allows students to affirm their commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care as future advanced nurse practitioners.
A total of 111 students attended this year’s ceremony, which included remarks from the dean and senior faculty, as well as a recitation of the student oath of responsibility. The oath is a reiteration of the values students have learned and their commitment to apply their knowledge, experience and skills to ensure optimal outcomes for their patients.
Kathleen C. Insel, PhD, RN, the interim dean for the College of Nursing, said in her opening remarks: “You are receiving an education that challenges you to think critically and tackle the issues that need to be addressed to improve health care. During your clinical education journey, look around and take note. Embrace the good and acknowledge the problems in our health care systems. Lead the profession and make us proud of your Wildcat effort.”
A video of the ceremony can be viewed online.
(From left) Julie Tran-Commisso, John Tredici and Victoria Kretche-Kitchel walk into Crowder Hall for the College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice white coat ceremony.
(From left) Sara Kellogg, Victoria Kretche-Kitchel, Illona Izmailova, Nashara Sims, and Emily Healy prepare to walk into Crowder Hall for the Doctor of Nursing Practice white coat ceremony.
(From left) College of Nursing faculty members Christy Pacheco, DNP, FNP-BC, Chris Herring, DNP, CRNA, C. “Reggie” Elam, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, Jim Reed, DNP, CRNA, and Lisa Kiser, DNP, CNM, WHNP, pause for a photo backstage at Crowder Hall prior to the College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice white coat ceremony.
(From left) Kristie Hoch, DNP, CRNA, associate clinical professor and nurse anesthesiology specialty coordinator, prepares to present Sabrena Wells with her coat during the College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice white coat ceremony.
Lindsay Bouchard, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN, an associate clinical professor and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty coordinator, helps Michael Nango with his white coat at the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.
(From left) Erin McMahon, EdD, CNM, FACNM, director of the nurse-midwife specialty, presents Julia Chan with her white coat at the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.
(From left) Gloanna Peek, PhD, RN, CPNP, associate clinical professor and pediatric nurse practitioner coordinator, hugs Nicole Robinson during the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.
Kristie Hoch, DNP, CRNA, associate clinical professor and nurse anesthesiology specialty coordinator, presents Sebastian Maderazo with his coat during the College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice white coat ceremony.
Lindsay Bouchard, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN, an associate clinical professor and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty coordinator, prepares to help Nzinga Zennia don her white coat at the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.
Jennifer Hunter, DNP, AGACNP-C, RN, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing, helps Xitlali Arias-Ortiz into her coat at the college’s white coat ceremony.
Lindsay Bouchard, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN, an associate clinical professor and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty coordinator, prepares to help Pamela Michel don her coat at the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.
(From left) Newly coated Doctor of Nursing Practice students Isabell Diamond Allen, Nicole Renee Escobar and Leah Gawin-Maakestad recite the student oath of responsibility during the UArizona College of Nursing white coat ceremony.