March 2024 Loretto Heights School of Nursing Blessing of the Hands Program

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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

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