WVU Bridgeport Nursing Students Pledge Commitment to Profession
Bridgeport, W.Va. – Students at the West Virginia University School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus formally committed to their future profession during the Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony held on Thursday, . The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the students as they embark on their careers in healthcare.
The Bridgeport ceremony welcomed the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Class of August 2027, joining students from the Morgantown campus who took their pledge on . The Morgantown ceremony included the ABSN Class of August 2027 and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Class of December 2028.
During the ceremonies, students recited the WVU Student Nurse Pledge, a commitment to uphold the ethical, moral, and scholastic standards of both the school and the nursing profession. The pledge also emphasized a dedication to caring and compassionate conduct, and a promise to always prioritize the best interests of their patients.
Both student nurses and practicing nurses in attendance were invited to participate in reciting the International Pledge for Nurses. This pledge represents a broader commitment to providing care to the sick with skill, understanding, and a dedication to alleviating suffering and promoting health.
Jack Mitchell, an ABSN student at the Bridgeport Campus, described the Pledge Ceremony as representing “a lasting commitment to the career of nursing.” He added, “This commitment is something to be taken seriously because going forward we will not only be representing WVU but the entire profession of nursing.” Mitchell intends to work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after graduation and hopes to further his education to become a nurse practitioner or a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Emma Hamilton, also an ABSN student at Bridgeport, viewed the ceremony as an opportunity to “uphold a legacy of ethics and trust.”
Bryce Cayton, a BSN student on the Morgantown Campus, shared his perspective, stating, “To me, the pledge ceremony is an outward expression of my internal commitment to serve and help others to the best of my ability.”
Madden Marra, a BSN student at Morgantown who has experience as a clinical associate, found the ceremony particularly meaningful. “I’ve already seen what it takes to care for patients and taking that pledge feels like promising myself and my future patients that I will always give my best,” Marra said. “It makes everything feel more real and more meaningful.”
The WVU School of Nursing’s Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremonies represent a crucial step for these aspiring nurses, solidifying their dedication to a profession built on compassion, skill, and unwavering commitment to patient care. The ceremonies at both the Bridgeport and Morgantown campuses underscore the university’s commitment to developing highly qualified and ethically grounded healthcare professionals.
