The lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony is a tribute to “Florence Nightingale — the Lady with the Lamp.” This ceremony initiates students into the noble profession of Nursing. The lamp lighting signifies the firm decision of these young students to be trained to care for the sick and wounded persons. The lighting of the lamp symbolizes the transfer of knowledge, skills, and spirit of Nursing among students. The lamp lighting ceremony formally declares the student’s entry into the nursing profession.