Bruin Brief 2022-06-10: Graduation at UCLA SON

Owned by Paul Macey
Jun 10, 2022
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Graduation at UCLA SON

Nearly 14,000 students will receive their degrees at commencement in 2022, according to the UCLA Newsroom. Of those, 232 will be graduates of the five different academic programs in the School of Nursing.

Commencement Season

Commencement marks the end of the academic journey that for some of our students began over zoom in 2020 during unprecedented times. This day marks an academic milestone for our graduates but also marks a momentous occasion for their family, friends, children, and mentors who supported them during their training. Commencement takes months of preparation which begins in early February. The success of the event is largely due to the coordination, dedication, and hard work of many individuals but the primary responsibility lies with student services who oversee the coordination of the event. The success of the event is attributed to the strong collaboration among program directors, faculty, dean’s office, and staff from many offices who together, ensure students, family, and friends have a memorable experience. Many thanks to everyone who has played a critical role in making this event a huge success.

UCLA School of Nursing Commencement will take place Saturday, June 11th 0830 am to 1145 am, at Royce Hall.

Keynote Speaker

We are delighted to welcome Deborah Trautman, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, as our keynote speaker.  She is President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).  As the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, AACN serves the public interest by setting standards, providing resources, and developing the leadership capacity of member schools to advance nursing education, research, and practice. 

Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates

  • BS: 53

  • MECN: 68

  • APRN: 82

  • DNP: 23

  • Ph.D: 6

Logistics for Faculty Attending Commencement

Thank you to the faculty, preceptors, and administrators who will be participating in commencement.  Below are a few logistics:

  • Indoor masking will be required for all those in attendance, and not required when speaking or when a student crosses the stage (also refer to UCLA COVID-19  guidelines for Commencement)

  • Faculty, staff, students, and guests will NOT be asked to show proof of vaccination, symptom monitoring clearance, or proof of vaccination records

  • Royce Hall staff will have masks available at the door as well as hand sanitizer dispersed around the venue

  • Faculty are welcome to arrive at 0730 am. Light refreshments will be provided. There will be a patio area where faculty can eat outside and will be allowed to remove masks when eating.

  • Faculty should enter the west side of Royce Hall, known as the “Artist Entrance.” Please walk toward the back of the building to the donor room.  In the donor, room will be mirrors, coat racks, and a place to store your belongings. The room will have a security guard at the door, but if you feel more comfortable caring a small purse/bag under your gown please do so.

  • There will be assigned stage seating for faculty (assigned seats distributed via email)

  • After the ceremony, there will be a designated location where you can drop off your rented regalia in the Donor Room inside Royce.

Run of Show

  1. Processional: Dean’s Party, Faculty, THEN students, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, MECN, BS (in this order)

  2. Welcome: MC Elizabeth Yzquierdo

  3. National Anthem: sung by Isabella Agypong (student)

  4. Opening Remarks: Dean Zhan

  5. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Deborah Trautman

  6. Special Guest: VC Student Affairs Monroe Gorden

  7. Ph.D. Program Introduction: Wendie Robbins

  8. Ph.D. Graduate Speaker:  Anna Dermenchyan

  9. Hooding of Ph.D. Candidates 

  10. Presentation of Ph.D. Dissertation Award Wendi Robbins

  11. Introduction of DNP: Nancy Jo Bush

  12. DNP Graduate Speaker: Jhoanna Anuran-Torres 

  13. Hooding of DNP Candidates

  14. Presentation of DNP Dissertation Award Nancy Jo Bush

  15. Introduction of APRN: Nalo Hamilton

  16. APRN Graduate Speaker:  Nicole Ransbottom

  17. Presentation of MSN-APRN Candidates: Nalo Hamilton

  18. Introduction of MECN Program: Anita Bralock

  19. MECN Graduate Speaker: Demetri Fisher

  20. Presentation of MSN-MECN Candidates: Barbara Bates Jensen

  21. Introduction of BS: Anita Bralock

  22. BS Graduate Speaker:  Clarissa Cabil

  23. Presentation of BS Degree Candidates: Barbara Bates Jensen

  24. Conferral of all degrees: Dean Zhan

  25. International Pledge for Nurses: Robert Lucero

  26. UCLA 8 Clap: Cecilia Jardon

  27. Closing Remarks: Elizabeth Yzquierdo

  28. End of Ceremony

  29. Faculty Procession followed by students

  30. Faculty exit to courtyard in front of Royce. Rented regalia can be dropped off at the table in front of Royce Hall or the Donor room inside of Royce Hall

Significant Contributors:

Dr. Elizabeth Yzquierdo, Associate Dean of Student Services

And the Student Services staff

Lauren Clark
Professor and Shapiro Family Endowed Chair in Developmental Disability Studies

Associate Dean, Academic Programs
Mobile: (801) 503-4755
nursing.ucla.edu