On 9 June 2018, the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University held the Capping and Pinning Ceremony for 183 second year nursing students from both the regular Thai and international programs.This memorable event was chaired by Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Professor Dr. Wipada Kunaviktikul. In addition, Dr. Hansa Thienthong, Head of the Nursing Department and Deputy Director of Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital; Associate Professor Jiaranai Bhosai, President of the Nurses' Association of Thailand (North branch); Assistant Professor Suthatip Upalabut, Vice-President of the Faculty of Nursing Alumni along with the senior faculty, faculty members and parents of the students attended the ceremony.
This marks a significant milestone for these students as it symbolizes that the nursing students have completed the Foundation of Nursing Courses. During the ceremony, the female nursing students have their cap pinned to their hair by a senior nurse mentor, and both female and male nursing students receive a special pin. The students pledge to wear both with pride and dignity and remind them to make merit. In Thailand, nursing is viewed as an inherently altruistic merit-making profession.