DIVISION OF PRE-LICENSURE NURSING
WHITE COAT DEDICATION CEREMONY
PHILLIPPE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
“May the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands.”
PSALM 90:17
ORDER OF CEREMONY
Welcome and Invocation
Dr. Robert Dawson
Dean, School of Nursing & Health Professions
Praise and Worship in Song
Dr. Josh Lavender
Worship Pastor, Office of Spiritual Formation
Donnie Schmidt
Senior, Music Worship Major
Speaker Rev. Jeffrey A. Brady, MDIV, SD Chaplain, Ascension Hospital
Presentation of Students
Donning of the White Coats
Anointing of Hands and Prayer of Dedication
Dr. Megan Greentree
Professor Aubrey Monson
Professor Charlotte Peel
Professor Jamie Seher
Dr. Heather Brady
Dr. Kathryn Gilreath
Dr. Karen Hopkins
Dr. Corey Sizelove
Rev. Spencer Loman
Discipleship Pastor, Office of Spiritual Formation
Dr. Abby Flenar
Sophmore Level Coordinator
Presentation of the Lamps
Presentation of the New Testaments
Dr. Angela Bailey
Donna Custer and Shirley Rennaker
Gideons Auxiliary
Florence Nightingale Pledge Professor Joel Ferguson
Benediction Rev. Sarah Greentree
Administrative Resource & Transcultural Nursing Coordinator
SYMBOLS OF DEDICATION
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Nursing emblem is displayed on the cover of our program. The cross on the Nursing emblem is a reminder of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The triangle on the emblem represents the Trinity; the priority of relationships: God, others, self; and the triune nature of man: body, soul, and spirit. In nursing, we are concerned with the wholeness of an individual in all these areas.
The emblem displays the colors, red, white, and black, which were chosen for their message that portrays the prophetic and completed story of Isaiah 53:4-5. These verses tell us that Christ
“...hath borne our grief and carried our sorrows…” He was “wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
The stripes and colors on the emblem are for His suffering and our redemption. Black represents our transgressions, red signifies Jesus’ blood shed for us, and white portrays God’s purity.
Anointing of Hands and Prayer of Dedication
The anointing of the hands with oil honors the spiritual aspects found in physical care and represents the coming or filling of the Holy Spirit. Human touch is such a crucial part of health care. We pray the students’ hands will bring comfort and healing to those they touch, to the honor and glory of God.
Receiving of the Lamps
During the ceremony, the Nursing students will receive a lamp, which is part of the Nursing emblem. This lamp is a replica of the lamp carried by Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War as she provided care for wounded soldiers.
Receiving of the Bibles
In 1908, the Gideons began distributing free Bibles. Members of The Gideons International currently average distribution of over 70 million Bibles annually. Members from the local Gideons International Association donate white New Testament Bibles for our Nursing students. Spiritual care is a vital component of our Nursing curriculum.
THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully.
I shall abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and shall not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
I shall do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
I shall be loyal to my work and devoted towards the welfare of those committed to my care.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
HEBREWS 12:1
Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions
Robert Dawson, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Chair, Division of Pre-licensure Nursing
Heather Brady, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Professors
Angela Bailey, PhD, RN
Joel Ferguson, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Abigail Flenar, DNP, RN, CNE
Jill Garner, MS, RN
Kathryn Gilreath, DNP, RN, ANP-C
Megan Greentree, DNP, RN
Karen Hopkins, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Aubrey Monson, APRN, CNM
Charlotte Peel, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Rebekah Rakoczy, MSN, FNP
Jamie Seher, MSN, RN
Corey Sizelove, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, NHCP-BC
Stefanie Summersett, MSN, RN, CPN
Adjunct Faculty and Lab Instructors
Kristie Ackley, BSN, RN
Andrew Albert, BSN, RN
Dana Anders, MSN, RN
Shelby Arney, BSN, RN
Beth Bailey, DNP, RN
Janet Blossom, MSN, RN
Rebecca Bolinger, BSN, RN
Dot Clark-Ott, PhD, RN
Katrina Clayton, BSN, RN
Christine Davis, MS, RN
Susan Draine, PhD, RN
Jennifer Galan, BS, BN
Melinda Gard, BSN, RN
Jillian Goodin, BSN, RN
Gloria Greentree, MSN, RN
Sarah Greentree, MDiv
Erin Hagerman, BSN, RN
Janna Higdon, BSN, RN
Melinda Himelick, MSN, RN
Jeanine Hinton, BS, RN
Jennifer Hite, FNP
Bethany Howlett, BSN, RN
Barbara Ihrke, PhD, RN
Bethany Johns, BSN, RN
Kelli Johnson, BSN, RN
Nicole Johnson, DNP, RN
Andrew Julian, BSN, RN
Dina King, MSN, RN
Paula Kushman, BSN, RN
Deborah Lammert, MSN, RN
Margot Longjohn, BSN, RN
Bailey Mansbarger, BSN, RN
Anna McCullough, MS, RD
Courtney Middlesworth, BSN, RN
Linsie Middlesworth, BSN, RN
Debra Parker, DNP, RN
Faith Parker, BSN, RN
Mary Peters, MHNP, RN
Bradley Poteat, MS, BSN, RN
Bethany Roth, MSN, RN
Jeri Rumsey, BSN, RN
Elizabeth Soultz, MSN, RN
Rosemary Sprunger, MSN, RN
Rebecca Stahler, BSN, RN
Mandy Taylor, BSN, RN
Amber Turner, BSN, RN
Gavin Wall, BSN, RN
Taylar Weidner, BSN, RN
Rachael Wentz, BSN, RN
Patricia Woessner, MSN, RN
Kristopher Working, BSN, RN
Kara Zdyb, BSN, RN
STAFF MEMBERS
Sarah Greentree, MDIV—Administrative Resource and Transcultural Coordinator
Bethany Johns, BSN, RN-Simulation Lab Manager
Brianna LeMaster, BS-Simulation Lab Support Specialist
Lynn Munday, BS—Coordinator of School Operations
Shelli Rowley, BS—Educational Resource Specialist and Semester Abroad Coordinator
Lori Webb, BSN, RN—Clinical Placement Coordinator
MISSION STATEMENT FOR NURSING
Nursing education at Indiana Wesleyan University prepares each student to become a world-changer nurse. This is accomplished by drawing students into an integrated experience of intellectual challenge, professional growth, and leadership development.
Therefore, we will...
• call students to Christian character,
• expect academic excellence,
• equip students for professional success,
• prepare students for service, and
• mentor students in leadership.
RECEPTION
Please Join us for a reception in the Piazza of the Barnes Student Center following the ceremony PLEASE JOIN
TOURS
The Fortune Simulation Lab is open for tours after the ceremony.
NURSING STUDENTS
TRANSITION TO NURSING
Bassey, Victoria
Fielder, Esther
Harvey, Campbell
Hodgens, Deja
Jones, Gwendolyn
Moss, Jenna
Ours, Timothy
Rodman, Emily
Ruiz, Grace
Schrotenboer, Bria
Swanson, Joshua
Yang, Andrew
NURSING STUDENTS
TRADITIONAL
Allen, Sydney
Baker, Sydney
Barrett, Lauren
Barton, Emily
Block, Gabriel
Bradbury, Elizabeth
Bruck, Macy
Coates, Addison
Coffey, Ashley
Coombs, Lydia
Copenhaver, Allie
Couch, Sydney
Dik, Pai
Dixon, Ella
NURSING STUDENTS
TRADITIONAL CONTINUED
Eichorst, Emily
Felo, Katherine
Fulgenzi, Quinten
Glover, Tyce
Goodspeed, Jessica
Gordon, Megan
Gott, Clare
Goward, Melissa
Grady, Halle
Grenert, Michalynn
Hamann, Alyssa
Harmelink, Sarah
Harvey, Katelyn
Heath, Correll
Hicks, August
Hoeksema, Tessa
Hogue, Chloe
Hoops, Hannah
Hummel, Lukas
Justice, Sophia
Kauffeldt, Natalie
Kern, Kolette
Kooistra, Megan
Lara Hernandez, Andreina
Loerop, Hannah
Luidhardt, Dax
Marr, Madison
Mathews, Abigail
Mattingly, Emily
McCollum, Kayley
Mowat, Chesnie
Mullins, Marissa
Norton, Kaybree
NURSING STUDENTS
TRADITIONAL CONTINUED
Parr, Katie
Peltier, Josie
Phillips, Ella
Pieronski, McKenzie
Pulfer, Erica
Ranck, Katelyn
Randall, Emma
Riegsecker, Paige
Riggs, Faith
Rougier, Mackenzie
Sipe, Grace
Snyder, Kayley
Stone, Ashley
Stone, Jake
Strong, Lydia
Szelis, Emma
Thomas, Jesselyn
Thompson, Kathryn
Thompson, Victoria
Todd, Kiersten
Trump, Amelia
Vancise, Brianna
Vander Veen, Elaina
Wiberg, Emelia
Wood, Faith
Workman, Kayli
School of Nursing and Health Professions
4201 S Washington Street Marion, IN 46953
https://indwes.edu/pre-licensure-nursing