THE "NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE"

Miss Florence Nightingale

Pioneer of modern Nursing

Born on 12th May 1820, Died on 18th Aug 1910

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 maintainblank
and elevate the standard of my profession,
and will hold in confidence all personal matters

committed to my keeping
and all 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.