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The Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this
assembly,
To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession
faithfully.
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous
and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will
do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession
and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping
and family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and
devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
Let my touch comfort,
let my words soothe
the pain and fear away.
Let my smile
light the darkness
bringing sunshine to someone's day.
A nurse is not created -
A nurse is born of love
and compassion
and the willingness to give
of herself to others.
No book, no college,
no learned mind
could ever create
such a being.
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To all who give of themselves to
others...
Happy Nurse's Day