West Virginia Press Association
ATHENS — The Concord University Nursing Program will host a White Coat Ceremony Sept. 19, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Main Theater of the Alexander Fine Arts Center.
Nineteen CU juniors are set to participate in this rite of passage on their journey to become nurses. The white coat ceremony serves as a formal welcome to nursing students symbolizing their transition from classroom learning to clinical practice. It recognizes the hard work and commitment that students have put into their education and signifies the beginning of their service in patient care.
This ceremony is a celebration and a moment of reflection on the responsibilities that come with being a healthcare professional. The students who participate are expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2027, and upon successfully passing the national licensure exam, will become registered nurses.
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Persons with disabilities should contact Nancy Ellison, 1-304-384-6086 or 1-800-344-6679 ext. 6086, if special assistance is required for access to an event scheduled by the University on campus. Concord University may take pictures at these events for publicity purposes.