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Nightingale, an English nurse and pioneer reformer,
was born in Florence, Italy on 5/12/ 1820 and
died 8/13/1910. Many modern nursing techniques
can be traced back to her. |
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was made during the Crimean War when Florence
took 38 women to Turkey to nurse sick and wounded
British soldiers. The British government had never
before permitted women to do this. Because
of her selfless duty during the Crimean War, Florence
Nightingale became known as the "lady with the
lamp." As a tribute to Florence's dedication,
the lamp icon became symbolic of nursing. |
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lamp will always shine brightly as a symbol of
the care and devotion the nurse administers to
the sick and injured in the practice of Nursing. |
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nursing students honor the dedication of Nurse
Nightingale and symbolically plan to carry the
ideals for which she stood in the Candle lighting
portion of the pinning ceremony. The tradition
of Candle lighting and Pledge recognizes her ideals. |
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"I solemnly pledge myself before God and
in the presence of this assembly to faithfully
practice my profession of nursing. I will
do all in my power to make and maintain the highest
standards and practices of my profession. |
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I will hold in confidence all personal
matters committed to my keeping in the practice
of my calling. I will assist the physician
in his work and will devote myself to the welfare
of my patients, my family, and my community. |
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I will endeavor to fulfill my rights and
privileges as a good citizen and take my share
of responsibility in promoting the health and
welfare of the community. |
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I will constantly endeavor to increase
my knowledge and skills in nursing and to use
them wisely. I will zealously seek to nurse
those who are ill wherever they may be and whenever
they are in need. |
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I will be active in assisting others
in safeguarding and promoting the health and
happiness of mankind."
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