The School of Nursing the Graduation of the Fourth Cohort of the Master's Degree internship Oncology Nursing internship

Last Friday, June 12, 2026, the classroom in Central Building the University of Navarra in Pamplona was decked out to celebrate the closing ceremony for the fourth graduating class of Master's Degree internship Oncology Nursing internship (MPAO). The ceremony, which began at 7:00 p.m. following a Mass held earlier in the Amigos Building, brought together academic officials, faculty members, family members, and, most importantly, the new specialists who have successfully completed this demanding phase of training.

A commitment to leadership and clinical excellence

During the event, the dean of the School of Nursing, Ana Choperena, addressed the graduates, highlighting the profound intellectual and staff transformation staff have undergone throughout the program. Choperena emphasized that the students have learned to base their decisions on the “most rigorous scientific evidence” to lead interventions that prevent, educate, and alleviate suffering. In her speech, the dean placed special emphasis on the new bond that unites the graduates with the institution: “Today we celebrate a major milestone: you are no longer, formally speaking, students in postgraduate program are taking on a much more enduring identity—you are becoming alumni of the School of Nursing the University of Navarra.” She also noted that being alumni means becoming part of a global network talent and acting as “ambassadors” for the School’s excellence in every patient they care for and every research publish. One of the most moving moments of his speech was his recognition of Professor Navidad Canga, director of Master's Degree, whom he thanked for her “visionary and calm leadership” and her submission since the program’s inception.

internship Nursing as a Response to Complexity

For his part, Miguel Cantos Sánchez, the class representative, delivered a speech with reflection and professional commitment. Using a clever analogy based on the work of C.S. Lewis, Cantos warned of the danger of a passive nursing profession limited to routine tasks. In the face of that “whisper” of mediocrity, he argued that the internship is a real necessity driven by the aging population and the complexity of today’s healthcare system. Cantos emphasized that this Master's Degree has Master's Degree been a path of comfort, but rather one of growth through self-criticism: “The transformation of nursing will not come on its own. It will come from those who are willing to step out of their comfort zones, to ask questions, and to take action.” Furthermore, he reminded the audience that the training does not distance professionals from patients, but rather brings them closer, equipping them with more resources and judgment to “truly do them good.” The delegate concluded by thanking the families for their unseen but essential support, affirming that for the graduating class, this ceremony is not an end, but rather the beginning of their commitment to take their rightful places as leaders in healthcare.

Following the academic ceremony, attendees enjoyed a reception, celebrating the success of this new generation of nurses who, under the skies of Navarre, are setting out, fully prepared to demonstrate the immense value of the internship . 

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