Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions and Loretto Heights School of Nursing
BLESSING OF THE HANDS
CEREMONY
GOLD—AACN “WHITE COAT”
CEREMONY FOR NURSING
ABOUT THE CEREMONY
Regis University proudly hosts the Blessing of the Hands Ceremony for nursing professionals and students, in collaboration with the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, to support the Gold-AACN “White Coat” ceremony for nursing.
During the ceremony, participants’ hands are blessed and anointed with lavender oil, a symbol of cleansing and tranquility.
The unique pin presented to attendees by the Gold Foundation serves as a tangible reminder of the nurse’s role in “keeping health care human”.
The work of nurses flows from the mind and heart to the hands. Our hands, crucial to the healing process, serve as a conduit of our care, compassion and knowledge. This ceremony holds special significance for each one of us, as it emphasizes the scientifically excellent and compassionate care delivered through our hands for the lives we touch.
Regis University
OPENING REMARKS
Charlotte Ardizzone
Facilitator of Ceremonies, LHSON Faculty
INVOCATION
Fr. Kevin Burke, S. J. Vice President, Mission
WELCOME
Dr. Cathy Witt
Dean Loretto Heights School of Nursing
REFLECTION ON THE PROFESSION OF NURSING
Dr. Jules Javernick Faculty and Coordinator of CHOICE Nursing Program
RECITATION OF THE OATH FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS
Dr. Phyllis Graham-Dickerson
LHSON Faculty, Ignatian Fellow for Belonging, RHCHP
BLESSING OF THE HANDS
Fr. Kevin Burke, S.J., Ms. Kelly Bastian, Dr. Deb Roybal
CLOSING REMARKS
Charlotte Ardizzone
BENEDICTION
Fr. Kevin Burke, S.J.
PIANO MUSIC
John Michael Sullivan Associate University Minister
Special thanks to Ellen Martinelli, Administrative Staff and the Student Affairs Committee for coordinating
Blessing of the Hands, Fall, 2024
OATH FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS
As a nurse dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services, I solemnly pledge that I will:
Consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering, my primary concerns;
Act in a compassionate and trusting manner in all aspects of my care;
Apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients;
Exercise sound professional judgement while abiding by legal and ethical requirements;
Accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional knowledge and competence;
Promote, advocate for, and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
With this pledge, I accept the duties and responsibilities that embody the nursing profession.
I take this oath voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
Those who wish may come forward for the anointing of hands.
Regis University
FACULTY AND STAFF
LORETTO HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF NURSING FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Shawn Anderson
Ms. Charlotte Ardizzone
Ms. Kelly Bastian
Ms. Christine Beck
Dr. Cecelia Benns
Dr. Julie Benz
Ms. Cheryl Campbell
Dr. Mary Castang
Dr. Lisa Chappell
Dr. Lora Claywell
Dr. Stephanie Cradick
Dr. MaryJo Coast
Dr. Patsy Cullen
Dr. Susan Dalbey
Dr. Courtney Duggan
Ms. Kandace Eakes
Dr. Kristen Etten
Ms. Rebecca Freeman
Dr. Candon Garbo
Mr. Justin Garcia-Grace
Dr. Anne Gillespie
Mr. Anthony Gifford
Dr. Kari Goerke
Ms. Alexandra Gordon
Dr. Phyllis Graham-Dickerson
Ms. LuAnne Hicks
Ms. Andria Hinds
Dr. Julie Javernick
Ms. Kelsie Kline
Ms. Shanna Knierim
Ms. Sarah Kurash
Dr. Vincent LaBarca
Ms. Dee Martinez
Ms. Sarah Masten
Dr. Ellyn Matthews
Dr. Susan Meier
Dr. Faustina Mensah
Ms. Melissa Mooney
Mr. Keith Roussil
Dr. Deb Roybal
Dr. Robin Saiki
Dr. Krista Scorsone
Ms. Beth Smith
Mr. Curtis Stringer
Dr. Holly Vali
Ms. Amy Wallace
Dr. Carol Wallman
Ms. Abbie Wegert
Dr. Kathleen Whalen
Ms. Ange Whiteacre
Ms. Susan Wilcinski
Dr. Cathy Witt
Ms. Lauren Woeste
Dr. Lisa Zenoni
LORETTO HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF NURSING STAFF
Ms. Rashelle Arrazola
Ms. Sherry Birney
Ms. Deanna Buschman
Ms. Jess Gauthier
Ms. Tennille Hamler
Ms. Jaynee Hilfer
Ms. Toni Hinds
Ms. Daniela Lotito
Ms. Ellen Martinelli
Ms. Liz Mason
RHCHP SUCCESS COACHES
Ms. Amber Bentley
Andrea Harris
Mr. Ryan Martin
Ms. Jenn Massler
Mr. Douglas Miller
Ms. Cassie Mondrow
Ms. Brenda Sheridan
Mr. Cristian Soto
Ms. Carmen Nightengale
Blessing of the Hands, Fall, 2024
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