Alanya University Nursing Students Take Their First Step into the Profession
At the “First Step into Nursing Ceremony” organized by the Department of Nursing at Alanya University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, students were presented with their badges and Certificates of Transition to Clinical Practice. Students shared the excitement and pride of this meaningful milestone in their professional education journey with their families.
The Department of Nursing at Alanya University’s Faculty of Health Sciences organized the “First Step into Nursing Ceremony” to strengthen students’ professional identity and sense of belonging.
The ceremony was attended by Alanya University Rector Prof. Dr. Turan Sağer, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır, Vice Dean Prof. Dr. Sevgi Kızılcı Öz, Head of the Department of Nursing Asst. Prof. N. Özge Çalışkan Cellatoğlu, healthcare institution administrators, academics, students, and their families.
Speaking at the ceremony, Head of the Department of Nursing Asst. Prof. N. Özge Çalışkan Cellatoğlu emphasized that the nursing profession gains profound meaning not only through scientific knowledge and skills but also through professional experiences and moments that touch human lives. Highlighting the importance of students benefiting from the knowledge and experience of healthcare professionals during their clinical practice, Cellatoğlu stated that the nursing uniform represents a commitment to knowledge, ethical values, human dignity, and responsibility.
She also thanked the families who have supported students throughout their professional journey, noting that this meaningful occasion was a source of pride for them as well.
Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Sevgi Kızılcı Öz stated that the badges pinned on students’ uniforms were more than mere pieces of metal, emphasizing that they symbolized a commitment to professional ethical principles and values. Describing nursing as an art of helping others, built upon love, compassion, and care, Öz stressed that students should always uphold these values.
She reminded students that, as members of a larger healthcare team, they would directly touch people's lives and emphasized the importance of maintaining high moral standards, honesty, and a strong sense of ethical responsibility throughout their professional careers.
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır emphasized the noble nature of the nursing profession, noting that contributing to saving a person's life is a contribution to humanity as a whole. Çakır highlighted that Türkiye has a large healthcare workforce dedicated to serving the public and that nurses play an essential role in the delivery of healthcare services. He concluded by wishing all students success in their professional journeys.
Rector Sağer Emphasizes the Scientific and Ethical Values of Nursing
Alanya University Rector Prof. Dr. Turan Sağer highlighted the vital role of nursing in healthcare services and made the following remarks:
“Nursing, one of the most essential components of healthcare services, is a highly valuable profession that brings together scientific knowledge, ethical responsibility, and compassion for humanity. Our Department of Nursing, operating within the Faculty of Health Sciences, one of the academic units to which our university attaches great importance, attracts considerable interest from students and plays a significant role in meeting our country's need for qualified healthcare professionals.
As a university, we place special importance on nursing education. We are committed to ensuring that our students receive high-quality education, develop their professional skills, and graduate as healthcare professionals equipped with scientific knowledge, committed to ethical values, and possessing a strong sense of social responsibility.
The meaningful step they take today marks the beginning of an important journey in which they will touch human lives. I wholeheartedly congratulate all our students and wish them a future filled with success. I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to organizing this ceremony.”
Students Receive Badges and Certificates of Transition to Clinical Practice
As part of the ceremony, Department of Nursing students Rukiye Ergül and Semih Demirtaş shared their thoughts and feelings about their chosen profession with the audience. A video presentation featuring photographs from the students’ educational journey was also screened during the program.
Students Elvin Özcan, Zeynep Selma Kömür, and Şeydanur Öztürk were thanked for their contributions to the “Nursing Through My Eyes” activity, in which they presented artwork reflecting their perspectives on the profession.
During one of the most meaningful moments of the ceremony, students were individually called to the stage by name. Academics and nursing services administrators pinned badges on the students and presented them with their Certificates of Transition to Clinical Practice.
The specially designed badges featured symbolic elements representing the core values of nursing. The olive branches symbolized hope; the heart and hands represented compassion and person-centered care; and the book symbolized knowledge and professional competence.
The badges served as meaningful keepsakes, representing students’ commitment to the fundamental values and responsibilities of the nursing profession.
Following the badge and certificate presentation, students collectively recited the “Pledge of Commitment to Professional Values”, led by their academic advisor, Asst. Prof. Pelin Uymaz.
Families Share in Students’ Excitement and Pride
Families also shared in the excitement and pride of the ceremony, which marked an important milestone in the students’ professional journeys. Appreciation was expressed to the families who supported students throughout their education, while the importance of practicing nursing with respect for human dignity, ethical awareness, compassion, and responsibility was emphasized.
The ceremony concluded with a group photograph featuring students, academics, representatives of healthcare institutions, and invited guests.
The Department of Nursing at Alanya University’s Faculty of Health Sciences organized the “First Step into Nursing Ceremony” to strengthen students’ professional identity and sense of belonging.
The ceremony was attended by Alanya University Rector Prof. Dr. Turan Sağer, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır, Vice Dean Prof. Dr. Sevgi Kızılcı Öz, Head of the Department of Nursing Asst. Prof. N. Özge Çalışkan Cellatoğlu, healthcare institution administrators, academics, students, and their families.
Speaking at the ceremony, Head of the Department of Nursing Asst. Prof. N. Özge Çalışkan Cellatoğlu emphasized that the nursing profession gains profound meaning not only through scientific knowledge and skills but also through professional experiences and moments that touch human lives. Highlighting the importance of students benefiting from the knowledge and experience of healthcare professionals during their clinical practice, Cellatoğlu stated that the nursing uniform represents a commitment to knowledge, ethical values, human dignity, and responsibility.
She also thanked the families who have supported students throughout their professional journey, noting that this meaningful occasion was a source of pride for them as well.
Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Sevgi Kızılcı Öz stated that the badges pinned on students’ uniforms were more than mere pieces of metal, emphasizing that they symbolized a commitment to professional ethical principles and values. Describing nursing as an art of helping others, built upon love, compassion, and care, Öz stressed that students should always uphold these values.
She reminded students that, as members of a larger healthcare team, they would directly touch people's lives and emphasized the importance of maintaining high moral standards, honesty, and a strong sense of ethical responsibility throughout their professional careers.
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır emphasized the noble nature of the nursing profession, noting that contributing to saving a person's life is a contribution to humanity as a whole. Çakır highlighted that Türkiye has a large healthcare workforce dedicated to serving the public and that nurses play an essential role in the delivery of healthcare services. He concluded by wishing all students success in their professional journeys.
Rector Sağer Emphasizes the Scientific and Ethical Values of Nursing
Alanya University Rector Prof. Dr. Turan Sağer highlighted the vital role of nursing in healthcare services and made the following remarks:
“Nursing, one of the most essential components of healthcare services, is a highly valuable profession that brings together scientific knowledge, ethical responsibility, and compassion for humanity. Our Department of Nursing, operating within the Faculty of Health Sciences, one of the academic units to which our university attaches great importance, attracts considerable interest from students and plays a significant role in meeting our country's need for qualified healthcare professionals.
As a university, we place special importance on nursing education. We are committed to ensuring that our students receive high-quality education, develop their professional skills, and graduate as healthcare professionals equipped with scientific knowledge, committed to ethical values, and possessing a strong sense of social responsibility.
The meaningful step they take today marks the beginning of an important journey in which they will touch human lives. I wholeheartedly congratulate all our students and wish them a future filled with success. I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to organizing this ceremony.”
Students Receive Badges and Certificates of Transition to Clinical Practice
As part of the ceremony, Department of Nursing students Rukiye Ergül and Semih Demirtaş shared their thoughts and feelings about their chosen profession with the audience. A video presentation featuring photographs from the students’ educational journey was also screened during the program.
Students Elvin Özcan, Zeynep Selma Kömür, and Şeydanur Öztürk were thanked for their contributions to the “Nursing Through My Eyes” activity, in which they presented artwork reflecting their perspectives on the profession.
During one of the most meaningful moments of the ceremony, students were individually called to the stage by name. Academics and nursing services administrators pinned badges on the students and presented them with their Certificates of Transition to Clinical Practice.
The specially designed badges featured symbolic elements representing the core values of nursing. The olive branches symbolized hope; the heart and hands represented compassion and person-centered care; and the book symbolized knowledge and professional competence.
The badges served as meaningful keepsakes, representing students’ commitment to the fundamental values and responsibilities of the nursing profession.
Following the badge and certificate presentation, students collectively recited the “Pledge of Commitment to Professional Values”, led by their academic advisor, Asst. Prof. Pelin Uymaz.
Families Share in Students’ Excitement and Pride
Families also shared in the excitement and pride of the ceremony, which marked an important milestone in the students’ professional journeys. Appreciation was expressed to the families who supported students throughout their education, while the importance of practicing nursing with respect for human dignity, ethical awareness, compassion, and responsibility was emphasized.
The ceremony concluded with a group photograph featuring students, academics, representatives of healthcare institutions, and invited guests.
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