On the evening of May 9, the Commemorative Conference for the 5·12 International Nurses' Day of the School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, themed "Aspirations for a Strong Nation Surging Forth, Nursing Professionals Forging Ahead with Fortitude", was held at the International Exchange Center. Jin Huanmin, Secretary of the University Party Committee, Zhang Chengbin, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee, and Li Junhong, Member of the University Party Committee and Director of the Publicity Department (Faculty Work Department), attended the ceremony. Relevant heads of university functional departments and the school, lamp-passing and capping mentors, as well as students receiving the capping, also participated in the event.

The event kicked off with the solemn national anthem. Jin Huanmin, Secretary of the University Party Committee, extended sincere festival greetings and high respect to all nursing staff of Wenzhou Medical University, and conveyed best wishes to all nursing students. He encouraged nursing students to establish themselves with professionalism, temper excellent skills, be trailblazers in the vast ocean of theories, improve their precise injection techniques and keen observational abilities, and strive for excellence to scale new heights in nursing technology; to shape their souls with compassion, uphold the original aspiration of healers, be torchbearers of humanistic care, light up patients' hope with subtle and silent compassion, and nourish the pulse of life; to achieve long-term development with broad vision, bravely shoulder the missions of the times, be dream builders for Healthy China, explore new nursing models from a global perspective, and write an epic chapter of the nursing cause in the times with a world-minded vision.

Capping Ceremony

In the solemn and sacred capping ceremony, senior nurses gently held the snow-white swallow-tailed caps with both hands, and placed them on the nursing students' heads slowly and solemnly. As the younger generation took over the symbolic lamps of hope from their seniors, their eyes sparkled with firmness. From this moment on, they embarked on the journey of safeguarding life and health, passed on the Nightingale spirit from generation to generation, and wrote an unregretful chapter of their own on the nursing posts.

Oath-taking Ceremony

All students stood tall, raised their right fists, and took a solemn oath: "I voluntarily engage in the nursing profession, uphold the humanitarian spirit, and firmly hold the belief of healing the wounded and rescuing the dying..." Every word was forceful and resounding, a solemn promise to guard life. At this moment, the nursing spirit turned into blazing light in the young students' eyes, forging the torch of nursing spirit into a lifelong mission. In the years ahead, they will illuminate every journey of life with benevolent hearts and medical skills.

Chapter 1: Loyal Hearts Beating, Aspirations for a Strong Nation

The stage lights flickered gently. The warm-up performance Prosperous National Music rang out like clear spring water hitting stones, echoing the ancient charm of thousands of years of civilization. The strings conveyed the cherished inheritance of traditional rhythms.

The chorus If the Moon Has Not Come flowed like a gurgling stream, telling the firm belief of nursing staff in guarding life through long nights, with full reverence and love for life in the melody.Before the lingering sound faded, the singing and dance The Gift from the World pushed the atmosphere to a new climax.

When musical notes resonated with nursing work, the spirit of nursing staff became a poem dedicated to the world.As the singing continued, dancers glided onto the stage with graceful moves.

The dance Guard with Love depicted a warm poem of life guardianship through vivid postures—every flick of the fingers and step conveyed gentle care for patients.

Chapter 2: Resounding Voice of Nursing, Torch Passing On

As the melody faded, the recitation Pure White Gowns, Bright Galaxy rang out piercingly. The powerful words painted an epic picture of the times, showing nursing staff's aspiration to forge ahead bravely and their sincere original aspiration to protect life with every voice.

The singing and dance Brilliant Nursing Professionals displayed the youth and vitality of the nursing team through lively rhythms and elegant moves, lighting up patients' hope for recovery with passion.

As the stirring melody softened into gentle notes, the chorus Send You a Little Red Flower flowed naturally. The warm and healing tune sang praises and encouragement for every silently dedicated nursing worker.

Chapter 3: Forging Ahead Resolutely, Co-creating a New Chapter

Drumbeats suddenly started. The dance Picking Wei amazed the audience with ancient charm and modern style. When classical dance intertwined with modern nursing scenes, the nursing spirit was inherited through every step.

As the lingering charm dissipated, the stage scene shifted quietly, and the situational play I Am a Nurse began warmly. The true and vivid plot showed the joys and sorrows of nursing work, letting the audience see extraordinary radiance shining in ordinary posts.

Lights gradually brightened. The powerful and hopeful song Here I Am reignited the audience. Every lyric sang the firm belief of nursing staff in forging ahead, and every melody conveyed reverence and guardianship for life.

Awards Commendation

The conference also commended 18 types of honors for teachers and students, including recipients of 2024 National Social Science Fund projects, winners of the National Young Teachers' Teaching Competition for Higher Nursing Education Institutions, National Scholarship recipients, and Outstanding Psychological Counselors of Wenzhou. By praising these exemplary teachers and students who strive for excellence and innovate for the future, it aimed to inspire nursing workers of the new era to inherit and carry forward the Nightingale spirit, letting the glory of nursing shine on every place in need.

A gown of white, a lifelong mission.A journey of perseverance, a trail of fragrance.May every nurse be treated with tenderness.May the Nightingale spirit shine forever.Salute to the most beautiful angels in white!