Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Meaning of Ceremony:
The Nurses Pinning Ceremony is a meaningful tradition that marks the transition from student to professional nurse, symbolising both achievement and responsibility. Rooted in the legacy of Florence Nightingale, who awarded medals of excellence to her graduates, the ceremony has evolved into the formal presentation of a nursing pin—often unique to each school—placed over the heart to represent commitment, knowledge, and dedication to patient care. The act of pinning signifies not only academic accomplishment but also the acceptance of the ethical and compassionate duties of the profession. At its core, the ceremony highlights compassion as the foundation of nursing practice, reminding graduates that beyond clinical skills, it is empathy, kindness, and genuine human connection that define exceptional care.
Event Details:
Date and Time:
Monday, May 11, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ceremony
Location: Butterfield and Vallis Conference Centre
Guests: Graduands and their invited guests only
Speakers
Nursing Ceremony Speaker: Brittni DeSilva, Bermuda College Nursing Graduate of 2016
Brittni DeSilva, BSN, RN, is a dedicated nursing professional with a strong record of academic achievement, clinical excellence, and leadership. She holds degrees from Bermuda College, Kingston University, and Walden University, and was recognised during her studies on the Vice President’s List and with the Academic Achievement Award in Science (Nursing).
She began her nursing career in the private sector and later joined the Bermuda Hospitals Board, where she has served as a Medical-Surgical Nurse, Clinical Resource Nurse, and Acting Clinical Manager. Brittni continues to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare in Bermuda through her professionalism, resilience, and commitment to excellence.