The Current State of Recognition Ceremonies for Entry-Level Nursing Graduates.

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The Journal of nursing education Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI:10.3928/01484834-20250516-01

Patti Ludwig-Beymer, Barbara Pudelek, Mary Morrow, Amanda Kratovil

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Background: Ceremonies and symbols have been used to create a professional identity and recognize nursing graduates. This study describes the current use of recognition programs and the relationship between pinning ceremonies and demographic variables.

Method: A researcher-constructed survey, with forced-choice and open-ended questions, was distributed electronically to deans and directors of accredited entry-level nursing programs.

Results: The response rate was 29% (n = 547). The majority of programs (n = 489 [89.3%]) reported holding a pinning ceremony for graduating senior nursing students. Statistically significant differences were found based on program entry level, type of accreditation, and the era of program establishment. Participants also hosted events to recognize milestones throughout the program.

Conclusion: Many programs maintain a pinning ceremony and celebrate nursing student accomplishments. Nursing programs should consider logical milestones to celebrate student accomplishments in a meaningful and inclusive manner. Further research is needed to determine the types of celebrations important for students.

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初级护理毕业生表彰仪式的现状。

背景：仪式和符号已经被用来创造一个专业身份和识别护理毕业生。本研究描述了目前使用的认可程序和钉仪式和人口变量之间的关系。方法：以电子方式向经认证的初级护理专业的院长和主任分发一份由研究人员编制的调查问卷，其中包括强制选择和开放式问题。结果：有效率为29% （n = 547）。大多数专业（n = 489[89.3%]）报告为毕业的护理专业高年级学生举行了别针仪式。根据项目的入门水平、认证类型和项目建立的时代，统计上存在显著差异。参与者还主持了活动，以表彰整个项目的里程碑。结论：许多护理专业会举行别针仪式，庆祝护理专业学生的成就。护理课程应该考虑逻辑里程碑，以有意义和包容的方式庆祝学生的成就。需要进一步的研究来确定对学生重要的庆祝活动类型。

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