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NURSES PLEDGE OF SERVICE AUGUST, 2012
Objectives By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe the nurses pledge of service Explain the meaning of lamp in the nurses pledge
Introduction A pledge simply means a promise Therefore, in nurses pledge, nurses promise that they will perform their duties according to legal and ethical codes This pledge is made while holding a lamp in a hand
The nurses pledge I solemnly pledge myself to the service of humanity and will endeavour to practice my profession with conscience and with dignity. I will maintain by all the means in my power the honour and the noble traditions of my profession.
Cont.. The total health of my patients will be my first consideration. I will hold in confidence all personal matters coming to my knowledge. I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient.
Cont.. I will maintain the utmost respect for human life I make this promise solemnly, freely and upon my honor. So help me God.
The meaning of the lamp in the pledge of service The lamp in the hand is a symbol of those who keep vigil over the sick It is the symbol of the philosophy of the nursing profession that those who nurse should be light into others It indicates preparedness to develop the profession and to practice it in the light of sciences which are the building blocks of medical and nursing science
Cont.. Confirms that you are prepared to carry out your professional acts in accordance with the legal and ethical codes of the profession and that you are prepared to care for man in his uniqueness with knowledge and compassion
Cont It is the symbol that indicates that you are prepared to be the following for those who need your help: The eyes of the blind who are sick The power of movement for those cannot move The hands of those who do not have the strength to care for themselves The comforter of those who are alone or grieved
Cont.. The nourisher of those who cannot eat The protector of those who are helpless and those who are vulnerable The mind of those who are unconscious The one who has to remove the hazards threatening the sick The intermediary between the doctor, other members of the health team and the patient
Cont.. The advocate of those who have health problems It confirms that you as a professional nurse are prepared to submit to the discipline of your profession It serves as proof that you are prepared to serve as a role model of your profession

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NURSES PLEDGE AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL .pptx

  • 1. NURSES PLEDGE OF SERVICE AUGUST, 2012
  • 2. Objectives By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe the nurses pledge of service Explain the meaning of lamp in the nurses pledge
  • 3. Introduction A pledge simply means a promise Therefore, in nurses pledge, nurses promise that they will perform their duties according to legal and ethical codes This pledge is made while holding a lamp in a hand
  • 4. The nurses pledge I solemnly pledge myself to the service of humanity and will endeavour to practice my profession with conscience and with dignity. I will maintain by all the means in my power the honour and the noble traditions of my profession.
  • 5. Cont.. The total health of my patients will be my first consideration. I will hold in confidence all personal matters coming to my knowledge. I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race or social standing to intervene between my duty and my patient.
  • 6. Cont.. I will maintain the utmost respect for human life I make this promise solemnly, freely and upon my honor. So help me God.
  • 7. The meaning of the lamp in the pledge of service The lamp in the hand is a symbol of those who keep vigil over the sick It is the symbol of the philosophy of the nursing profession that those who nurse should be light into others It indicates preparedness to develop the profession and to practice it in the light of sciences which are the building blocks of medical and nursing science
  • 8. Cont.. Confirms that you are prepared to carry out your professional acts in accordance with the legal and ethical codes of the profession and that you are prepared to care for man in his uniqueness with knowledge and compassion
  • 9. Cont It is the symbol that indicates that you are prepared to be the following for those who need your help: The eyes of the blind who are sick The power of movement for those cannot move The hands of those who do not have the strength to care for themselves The comforter of those who are alone or grieved
  • 10. Cont.. The nourisher of those who cannot eat The protector of those who are helpless and those who are vulnerable The mind of those who are unconscious The one who has to remove the hazards threatening the sick The intermediary between the doctor, other members of the health team and the patient
  • 11. Cont.. The advocate of those who have health problems It confirms that you as a professional nurse are prepared to submit to the discipline of your profession It serves as proof that you are prepared to serve as a role model of your profession