HONORS AND ACADEMIC SOCIETIES

Graduation Honors (based on GPA)

Asterisks beside the graduate’s name denote the following:

* Cum Laude (3.50-3.79)

** Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.99)

*** Summa Cum Laude (4.00)

+ Scholastic Institute

++ Honors Institute

Honors based on Northwest hours only

Does not include current semester

Academic Honor Societies

Regalia cords and tassels worn by graduates denote the following:

Gold stole & tassel Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Purple & white cord National Technical Honor with white tassel Society

Peach double cord Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society

Black & gold cord Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society

Red cord TRIO Scholars

School Of Health Sciences Oaths And Pledges

Practical Nursing Pledge

Before God and those assembled here, I solemnly pledge:

To adhere to the code of ethics of the nursing profession.

To cooperate faithfully with the other members of the nursing team and to carry out faithfully and to the best of my ability the instructions of the physician or nurse who may be assigned to supervise my work. I will not do anything evil or malicious and I will not knowingly give any harmful drug or assist in malpractice.

I will not reveal any confidential information that may come to my knowledge in the course of my work. And I pledge myself to do all in my power to raise the standards and the prestige of practical nursing. May my life be devoted to service, and to the highest ideals of the nursing profession.

Paramedic Oath

As an Emergency Care Practitioner I will honor the physical and judicial laws of God and man. I will follow that regimen which, according to my ability and judgement, I consider for the benefit of patients and abstain from whatever is mischievous.

Into whatever homes I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of only the sick and injured, never revealing what I see or hear in the lives of men unless required by law.

I shall also share my medical knowledge with those who may benefit from what I have learned. I will serve unselfishly and continuously in order to help make a better world for all mankind.

So help me God.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST’S PLEDGE

As a Surgical Technologist, I shall do all within my power to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and patient care, to hold in confidence, with respect to the patient’s beliefs, all personal matters. I will respect and protect the patient’s legal and moral rights to quality patient care. I will not knowingly cause injury or any injustice to those entrusted to our care.

I will work with fellow technologists and other professional health groups to promote harmony and unity for better patient care. I will always follow the principles of asepsis, maintain a high degree of efficiency through continuing education, and practice surgical technology willingly, with pride and dignity. I will report any unethical conduct or practice to the proper authority, and adhere to the Code of Ethics at all times with all members of the health care team.

Cardiovascular Technology Oath

As a Cardiovascular Technologist, I will place the safety, health and protection of the patient above all other interests.

I will demonstrate and maintain professional competence in all aspects of patient care and within the scope of practice as defined by my employer. I will represent the cardiovascular technology profession accurately, honestly, and without fraud or deception.

As a Cardiovascular professional I will uphold professional standards by adhering to defined technical protocols and diagnostic criteria.

I will represent my qualifications honestly and provide only those services for which I am qualified to perform. I will defend and protect the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality, unless required to disclose such information by law. I will voluntarily report any criminal behavior resulting in a conviction of a misdemeanor or felony.

As a Cardiovascular Technologist, I will consistently maintain and improve professional competence through regular assessment of skills, continuing education, experience and professional training. I will avoid deceptive acts which misrepresent my academic or professional qualifications. I will act in a manner free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, social or economic status.

The Funeral Service Oath

I do solemnly swear by that which I hold most sacred; That I shall be loyal to the Funeral Service Profession, and just and generous to its members; That I shall not let the constant relationship and familiarity with death give me cause to yield to carelessness or to violate my obligation to society or to the dignity of my profession.

That I shall obey the Civil Laws;

That I shall not divulge professional confidences;

And that I shall be faithful to those who have placed their trust in me.

While I continue to keep this oath inviolate, may it be granted to me to enjoy honor in my life and in my profession; and may I be respected by all people for all time.

Physical Therapist Assistant Pledge

As a physical therapist dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services, I solemnly pledge I will:

Respect the rights and dignity of all individuals who seek my services or with whom I work;

Act in a compassionate and trustworthy manner in all aspects of my services;

Exercise sound professional judgment while abiding by legal and ethical requirements;

Demonstrate integrity during interactions with colleagues, other health care providers, students, faculty, researchers, the public, and payers for the enhancement of patient care and the advancement of the profession;

Enhance my practice through life-long acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and professional behavior;

Participate in efforts to meet physical therapy and health care needs of local, national, and global communities.

Thus, with this oath, I accept the duties and responsibilities that embody the physical therapy profession.

Lyrics: Carl Johnson, class of 1956