Greeting                   THE NIGHTINGLE 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 profession

And will hold in confidence,

All will hold in confidence,

All personal matter committed to my keeping,

And all family affairs coming to my knowledge

In the practice of my calling,

With loyalty I will Endeavour,

To aid the physician in his work

And devote myself to the welfare of

Those committed to my care.

                                                                                      Miss Florence Nightingale

                                                                                                                POINEER OF MODERN NURSING

                                                                                                                    1820-1910