Nurses make a huge difference in our hospital because of their uniquely challenging and multi-disciplined role. The word nurse comes from the Latin word "nutrire" which means to nourish. Indeed they do. They use their varied knowledge of anatomy, first aid, nutrition, physiology, medicine practices, and others in order to heal with compassion and perform with distinction.
As we celebrate their passion for the profession and their strong commitment to patient safety, we have started a new tradition at PHLB. We have designed and gifted a custom made nursing pin as a symbolic reminder of their accomplishments. This "pinning" tradition will be done every year during Nurse’s week going forward. We will make every effort to come up with a new and unique design every year to make these pins special, and perhaps even collectible.
In the Nursing world, a pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of newly graduated nurses into the nursing profession. These pins often represent the history of the individual nursing program or school. The new nurses are presented with nursing pins by the faculty of the nursing school. Often the nurses recite the Nightingale Pledge.
Some nursing schools have stopped holding the pinning ceremony, claiming it is an outdated ritual. The pin is still worn as part of nurses' uniforms today, in such cases, before or even after they graduate from their respective nursing schools and work for medical institutions, such as hospitals and health and wellness centers.
It’s our hope that our small gesture will help re-energize that big nursing heart as we pause and reflect on last years accomplishments, challenges, hugs, tears, and smiles that are inherent of the nursing profession.
You can now order an official Delta Gamma gold plated badge for $39.50. Over the years, some of you may have lost your original badge. Now there is a very affordable one available for purchase from J. Brandt!
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