Asia University Department of Nursing Holds 10th Capping Ceremony, Welcoming New Nursing Stars to Clinical Practice
On May 3, 2025, the Department of Nursing at Asia University held its 10th Capping Ceremony, with the theme “Rising Stars, Shining Nurses.” The Nursing Student Association decorated the venue with Minion figurines, symbolizing the energetic new nursing students ready to step into clinical practice and become a vital force in healthcare.
During the ceremony, Dean of the College of Nursing, Dr. Wu Hua-Shan, led faculty members in placing the caps on 155 second-year students. In addition, senior students from the third and fourth years produced congratulatory videos, while first-year students offered heartfelt wishes through gentle songs. The ceremony was also attended by nine distinguished guests, including Huang Rui-Fen, Chair of the Greater Taichung Nursing Association; Deputy Director Chou Zhe-Yi and Supervisor Lin Yin-Ling from Asia University Hospital; Supervisor Huang Shu-Qiu from China Medical University Hospital; Director Li Shi-Kai from the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Caotun Nursing Home; Supervisor Zhang Qian-Mi from Changhua Christian Hospital; and CEOs Huang Pin-Ci and Liu Shu-You from Qingsong Health Co., Ltd., along with hundreds of family members and friends of the capping students.
Dean Wu encouraged the students, noting that the “capping” ceremony symbolizes their readiness to take on the responsibilities of the nursing profession—applying knowledge in clinical practice, serving patients, and contributing to society. The concept of “passing the light” represents the spirit of Florence Nightingale, igniting the candle to symbolize the commitment to illuminate lives and safeguard health. International Nurses Day on May 12, 2025, carries the theme: “Nurses: A Key to the Future – Supporting Nurses to Promote Economic Growth”, highlighting the critical role that future professional nurses will play in stabilizing the national healthcare system and supporting economic development. Following the ceremony, students will enter clinical internships, gradually transitioning from nursing students to trusted healthcare professionals.
Dean Wu further emphasized that with the global aging population rising rapidly, demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow. The Ministry of Health and Welfare estimates that by 2030, Taiwan will need 241,000 to 260,000 nurses. The World Health Organization projects a global shortage of approximately 4.5 million nurses by the same year. To support students’ seamless transition from study to employment, Asia University Hospital offers NT$130,000 per year in scholarships, totaling NT$520,000 over four years. Graduates employed at the hospital are guaranteed a base annual salary of NT$800,000 (including year-end bonus), with three-shift rotations exceeding NT$1 million annually. These initiatives empower students to develop their nursing careers and uphold the commitment to saving lives, enabling the next generation of nurses to achieve even greater aspirations.
Capping ceremony representatives Peng Guan-Qi, Chen Pei-Ying, and Li Zhi-Wei shared that having served as ceremony staff last year, they now fully appreciate the significance of the event as participants. “The capping ceremony marks our official transition from classroom learning to clinical practice. Wearing the nurse cap and receiving the badge is not only a symbol of identity but also a responsibility and a promise,” Chen Pei-Ying remarked.
After the ceremony, the new nurses are poised to embark on the next stage of their journey. They are encouraged to continue learning, cultivate professionalism, maintain patience, attentiveness, and confidence, and provide high-quality care to promote public health.
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