ASBSN Nursing Honor Pledge Induction

Orvis School of Nursing Honor Pledge

I solemnly pledge to provide individualized patient care with compassion and respect and to ensure implementation of best care practices. I will embrace the diversity of my patient's life experience, culture, spiritual, and healthcare beliefs. I will individualize my care to best support their needs.

I pledge to prioritize patient safety and act as a patient advocate. I will grow not only from my triumphs but as well as my mistakes. I will commit to becoming a lifelong learner and stay humble in my pursuits. I will use my knowledge to improve the health and well-being of my patients and the community.

I pledge to collaborate and communicate in a professional, compassionate manner with the healthcare team, my patients, the academic faculty and my peers. I will not disclose confidential patient information and I will be cognizant of my words and actions.

I pledge to engage in my own self-care, maintain integrity, and strive for continued personal and professional growth.

I pledge to maintain and improve the ethical learning environment of the academic and clinical setting in order to provide optimal patient care and gain competence in the field of nursing.

I make these promises and recognize the honor and privilege afforded to me as a nurse and nursing student. I promise to uphold the reputation of this dignified profession.

Welcome to our incoming ASBSN students

Adrienne Ewert

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

I decided to go into nursing because I want to give people more time with their loved ones.

Annaleaz De La Torre-Fennell

Hometown: Dayton, NV

I decided to go into nursing to pursue a career that will allow me to care for others and help the community around me.

Audrey Barham

Hometown: Spanish Springs, NV

I chose to go into nursing to help care for others while they are at some of their darkest times. It is a trusty and fulfilling profession. Ever since I was young I have always wanted to do some medical related and I thought nursing was the perfect fit.

Danielle Ferrigno

Hometown: Novato, CA

I chose nursing at Orvis because I wanted to relocate to Reno and I heard great things about the program

Elizabeth Londner

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

From the time I graduated with my first degree, I struggled to settle on a profession where I would make a difference and feel fulfilled. I have several friends who are nurses and hearing about their experiences convinced me that it is a career that embodies my spirit. I was drawn to the Orvis School of Nursing for its proximity to the mountains and for the lifestyle and culture that Reno has to offer. I was especially interested in the accelerated program so that I can fulfill my goals to become a nurse by next year.

Emily Baker

Hometown: Kingsbury, CA

I chose the Orvis School of Nursing because I wanted to attend nursing school in the Reno area and found the ASBSN program!

Hazel Wilson-Birnbaum

Hometown: Moose Pass, AK

I chose nursing to serve my community.

Iain Konrad Crawford

Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa

I chose nursing because I was unfulfilled in my previous career. I found out about the Orvis ASBSN program in 2019 and decided to make a career change.

Jessica Woodstorm

Hometown: Redding, CA

I chose to go into nursing because I always knew that I wanted to be in the medical field, but I wasn't sure where I fit in. I am so excited and honored to have found that I belong at the Orvis School of Nursing.

Kayla Warner

Hometown: Reno, NV

I chose nursing because I always wanted to work in healthcare. Nursing is flexible and versatile, it will allow me the ability to change areas, specialities and, pursue new interests within medicine. I chose Orvis because of the accelerated option and the ability to stay close to home while in school.

Kelsey DuHamel

Hometown: Martinez, CA

I chose to go into nursing because I feel it is a way for me to serve others in their most vulnerable times. I chose Orvis because I heard great things about the faculty and I know the prestigious reputation Orvis holds.

Kristen Stemmer

Hometown: Ridgecrest, CA

I chose nursing because I love working alongside people experiencing mental health disorders to support them in living their best lives. My plan is to serve Reno as both a nurse and social worker.

Laura Parkhouse

Hometown: Jonesboro, GA

I chose nursing because life is hard, and I want to help make it easier.

McKenna Meyer

Hometown: Reno, Nevada

I choose to go into nursing in order to pursue my dream of taking care of others.

Noah Bellarosa

Hometown: Reno, NV

I chose nursing and the Orvis School of Nursing to pursue my dream of nursing at a high-quality and well-respected institution.

Paige Larsen

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

I chose nursing to make a difference and challenge myself.

Rachel Waddington

Hometown: Reno, NV

I chose nursing to care and support patients and advocate for them during tough times. I want to promote health and well-being and empower people to lead fuller and healthier lives.

Rochelle Seymour

Hometown: Gardnerville, NV

I chose nursing because I experienced the positive difference that nurses make in patients' lives and wanted to be a part of it!

Rodney Pardey

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

I chose nursing because I wanted to serve others.

Teighlor Tanaka

Hometown: Ridgecrest, CA

I chose nursing because I was looking for a great career that would give me the work-life balance I wanted whilst also being able to help people and make their lives better through science and medicine. Nursing is the perfect fit!

Tianna Fruth

Hometown: Minden, NV

I chose nursing for the rewarding opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

Tori Grudzein

Hometown: Duvall, WA

I chose nursing and the Orvis School of Nursing for it's respected reputation.

Veronica Arinze

Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil

Recognizing the lack of diversity among healthcare providers, I am choosing to become a nurse so that I can inspire black youth in my community to reach for their dreams.

Wylie Karl-Cannon

Hometown: Hartfod, CT

I chose nursing because I am making a career change in the interest of helping others.