Gentle yet powerful, apricot is the official color for Nursing in academic regalia. While the hue may be soft, the work it symbolizes is anything but. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare—providing critical care, comfort, advocacy, and education in every corner of the medical field.
Wearing an apricot stole at graduation marks the beginning of a lifelong mission: to heal, to help, and to lead with compassion.
Why Apricot? A Color of Warmth, Healing, and Human Connection
Apricot blends the nurturing energy of orange with the calming softness of peach, making it a perfect symbol for nursing. In academic symbolism, it reflects comfort, empathy, trust, and vitality—core values in nursing practice.
This color honors the balance nurses maintain every day between clinical precision and emotional presence. It stands for the gentle strength required to guide patients through their most vulnerable moments.
Who Wears the Apricot Stole?
Graduates in the following nursing programs typically wear apricot stoles:
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Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)
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Registered Nursing (RN)
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Clinical Nurse Leadership
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Nurse Education and Administration
Whether they work in ICUs, schools, clinics, or communities, nurses are there not only to treat—but to advocate, teach, and lead.
A Stole That Carries Courage and Compassion
The apricot stole is a tribute to long clinical hours, exams, patient care rotations, and the emotional resilience needed to succeed in nursing. It’s more than a piece of regalia—it’s a symbol of your commitment to lifesaving care and lifelong learning.
Nurses are often the first to respond and the last to leave. They are caregivers, educators, and leaders—and their regalia reflects that legacy.
Honor Your Nursing Calling
At The Sash Company, our apricot graduation stoles celebrate nurses at every level. Personalize yours with your name, institution, caduceus symbol, or a favorite quote that captures why you chose this calling.
You were born to care—now graduate with the color of compassion.
Design your apricot stole and honor the career that puts heart into healthcare.
