Doctor of Nursing Practice students receive their White Coats at UCLA Nursing ceremony

Doctor of Nursing Practice students and faculty gathered at the 2026 White Coat Ceremony
By UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
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Twenty-four students in the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program received their white coats during the school’s 2026 White Coat Ceremony.

The annual ceremony marks an important milestone in students’ education and their continued development as advanced nursing professionals. The white coat represents their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, and the responsibilities they will carry as nursing leaders. UCLA’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is designed to prepare registered nurses to become experts and leaders in advanced practice while completing a doctoral degree in nursing. 

Surrounded by family, friends, faculty and fellow students, the DNP students celebrated their progress in the program and the next stage of their journey at UCLA Nursing.

Congratulations to the 25 DNP students on reaching this important milestone. Students can download photos from the event here. 

Four nursing students dressed in white coats standing in front of a blue UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing banner.
Three nursing students in white coats hugging one another.
Keynote presenter Colleen Wilson speaking at the UCLA Nursing White Coat Ceremony.
Two nursing students dressed in white coats standing in front of a blue UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing banner.
Four nursing faculty members at the 2026 White Coat Ceremony.
Seven nursing students dressed in white coats standing in front of a blue UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing banner.