The “Uniform Wearing Ceremony” organized by the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) was held with strong participation in an atmosphere filled with emotion and pride. This meaningful milestone, marking the first step of future nurses into professional journey, created unforgettable moments for both the academic community and their families.
The ceremony, held at the Farabi Campus Sezai Karakoç Cultural Center, was attended by BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Bekit Hakan Bakkal and Prof. Dr. Servet Karasu, senate members, Director of the Workers’ Union Veli Köktürk, Turkish Nurses Association Zonguldak Branch President Nurse Arife Ayaz, district dignitaries, students, and their families.
The ceremony, which had high participation, began with a moment of silence in memory of the martyrs and the singing of the Turkish National Anthem. Afterwards, the musical performance presented by the BEUN State Conservatory gave the participants emotional moments.
Dean Prof. Dr. Koçak: “Nursing is a profession shaped by love for humanity”
Taking the floor to deliver the opening speech regarding the meaning and importance of the day, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Sibel Koçak, stated at the beginning of her speech that the students, who will take their first step into the nursing profession dedicated to human health, demonstrate their commitment to their profession and their determination to serve humanity by wearing their uniforms. Prof. Dr. Koçak underlined that nursing is a profession in which knowledge, skills, and conscience are combined and shaped by love for humanity. She expressed her gratitude to BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer for his support in research activities, student projects, infrastructure investments, and international collaborations.
Rector Özölçer: “Your uniforms are the most meaningful symbol of a profession dedicated to humanity”
After Dean Prof. Dr. Koçak, BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer took the floor to deliver his opening speech and stated that they were pleased to come together at the Uniform Wearing Ceremony of the prospective nursing students, who are among the most valuable members of the healthcare field. Rector Prof. Dr. Özölçer emphasized that the uniforms to be worn by young nursing candidates are not merely clothing and expressed the following in his speech:
“Dear students, the uniforms you wear today are not just clothes. These uniforms are the most meaningful symbols of honesty, responsibility, dignity, and the passion to serve humanity. The uniform that you will carry throughout your professional life will be a reflection of your effort, your sweat, and your conscience. As you provide healing with your knowledge, compassion, and patience, not only our patients but also our society will find peace and trust. I believe that you will become the most valuable representatives of our country in the field of health as generations who are the key to goodness and who give hope to humanity. On this meaningful day, I would especially like to thank our esteemed academicians who have great contributions to the education of our students and their valuable families who are always by their side. The contribution of our families who have brought their children to this day with great devotion and the efforts of our academicians who prepare them for the future with knowledge and dedication are beyond all appreciation.”
