Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Chapter 4 Discussion: Nursing Licensure and Certification
Obtain a picture and description of your school/college nursing pin. Examine each aspect of the pin and learn the meaning ascribed to it. Reflect on how the nursing program exemplifies the symbolism of its pin. Think about your own nursing practice and in what manner it represents the meaning of your nursing school pin.
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Nursing pin is a type of badge which they are traditionally presented to the new grad nurses as a symbolic welcome into the profession. THe pin is still worn as part of the nurse's uniforms today.
ReplyDeleteOur Olive Harvey nursing pin has a round shape, on the edge it has dark blue colored trim with the words “Olive Harvey College” because traditionally Olive Harvey had this color for symbolic representations, and the center of the pin has silver color with the caduceus and olive branches in the middle. Caduceus sometimes used as a symbol for medicine. Especially it is popular in North America due to misunderstanding;traditionally medical symbol is a rod of Asclepius and has only a single snake and no wings around. Olive branches traditionally represent peace. Also our pin has a guard with the letters “RN” that represents the level of education. I agree that in symbols snake supposed to represent medical field because snake’s poison can to cure or to kill. The same with our profession we can help our clients to hill, or we can loose them, or even to kill.
ReplyDeleteNursing pin identifies graduates from particular schools of nursing. The pin is worn by nurses proudly as evidence of their achivement. The pin is a symbolic welcome into the nursing profession.
ReplyDeleteOur Olive Harvey nursing pin has a round shape, on the edge it has dark blue colored trim with the words “Olive Harvey College” because traditionally Olive Harvey had this color for symbolic representations, and the center of the pin has silver color with the caduceus and olive branches in the middle. Caduceus sometimes used as a symbol for medicine. Especially it is popular in North America due to misunderstanding; traditionally medical symbol is a rod of Asclepius and has only a single snake and no wings around. Olive branches traditionally represent peace. Also our pin has a guard with the letters “RN” that represents the level of education. I agree that in symbols snake supposed to represent medical field because snake’s poison can to cure or to kill. The same with our profession we can help our clients to hill, or we can loose them, or even to kill.
ReplyDeleteMy college nursing pin is a caduceus, originated from the Greek-wand of Hermes. It is a short herald's staff entwined by two serpents in the form of a double helix, and surmounted by wings. The two serpents are said to represent peace. The program exemplifies the symbolism of the pin as a welcoming gesture; while in my own nursing practice the manner in which the pin is represented is that I stay true to the nursing practice.
ReplyDeleteThe nursing pin is used partially to signify a milestone in a nursing students life. The pin shows all who would see what school the individual graduated from and gives them a sense of pride in achievement. Ous school has the name surrounding the outer portion and within there is a caduceus. The caduceus is a universally recognized symbol of the medical profession which is believed to represent wisdom. It is clear that as newly pinned nurses we will need to have a clarity of thoughts that only true wisdom can provide. What the pin means to me is that it is the start of a new day, a new way of life, and a responsiblity to provide excellence at every interraction. The pin represents everything that is nursing: caring, respecting, integrity, advocacy, intelligence, and dedication to others that is unfailing and without bounds.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the pin my initial thougths were that it is so small and do the nurses really wear it for representation, but when I held the pin and seen the student's initial engrave, there was a strong connection. My thoughs were all that I have struggle, cried, lost relationships and etc., this pin is going to represent what I have gone thru and I am going to wear it proudly
ReplyDeleteNursing pins symbolizes the philosophy, beliefs, and aspirations of the nursing program. The pin is worn by graduates as evidence of achievement, learning, and skills. The olive Harvey pin contains the school name surrounding the medical caduceus and the letters RN in the middle. This pin represents your stature in nursing, the school in which you achieved it from, and symbolizes that you earned the wisdom to wear the pin.
ReplyDeleteThe nursing program exemplifies the symbolism of the pin by reminding you of where you came from and hat obstacles you overcame to proclaim such an honor. The pin is not only a symbol of completion of the nursing program but a medal of divine excellence. I feel that the pin is a precious honorary keepsake that reminds me of what you can achieve if you believe.
ReplyDeleteThe schools nursing pin identifies the students who have graduated from a particular school of nursing. The nursing pin was made early in the school’s history by the students and the faculty. “The pin’s emblems and text symbolize the philosophy, beliefs, and aspirations of the nursing program” (Cherry/Jacob pg.73). The nursing pin is usually presented to the students of the nursing program at their pinning during graduation in a special pinning ceremony. The nursing pin is confirmation of the student’s accomplishment and knowledge gained.
ReplyDeleteWhat is nursing pin? After reading Student Handbook I learned that a pinning ceremony it is a culmination of studying in nursing program. It is time honored by nursing school tradition. (It started before 20 century).In order to participate in pining I must have “c” or better in the nursing program,and pas comprehensive examination with a score 870. Pining ceremony is on May and in December. I will wear nursing pin to identify nursing school from which I will graduate. Pinning ceremony it is like a “welcome” from student into nursing profession. Pin represents service to others, excellence.
ReplyDeletePin: RN - Registered Nurse (Letters on Caduceus) The caduceus (κηρύκειον in Greek) or "wand of Hermes", depicted as a short herald's staff with two serpents in the form of a double helix, and surmounted by 2 wings.
What does it symbolize? Two wings and serpents... For me:“Be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves"
CHerry writes that Caduceus symbolizes immortality. In pogan Poland Escalipus venom was used us medication to "restore life."
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
ReplyDeleteThe pinning ceremony is the culmination of the initial journey to the professional nursing education. It is held in December and May of each year and is a bridge from nursing's past to nursing's future. Today nurses do not wear their traditional whites and nursing cap in the health care environment. They do however, proudly wear their nursing school pin and the name tag that clearly states that they are an RN or registered nurse which distinguishes them from all other health care professionals and para-professionals.
Dedication of the Nursing Pin
At this special ceremony given for the graduating nursing students, family and friends, the students get to dedicate their nursing pin. Frequently they dedicate them to family members who helped them along their journey, to a close friend, or to the spiritual force that guided them.
Near the end of the ceremony they take a pledge which reaches back to Florence Nightengale who distinguished herself during the Crimean War nursing sick and wounded British soldiers. Because of her selfless duty during the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale became known as the "lady with the lamp." As a tribute to Florence's dedication, the lamp icon became symbolic of nursing. The lamp will always shine brightly as a symbol of the care and devotion the nurse administers to the sick and injured in the practice of Nursing.
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
"I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to faithfully practice my profession of nursing. I will do all in my power to make and maintain the highest standards and practices of my profession.
I will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping in the practice of my calling. I will assist the physician in his work and will devote myself to the welfare of my patients, my family, and my community.
I will endeavor to fulfill my rights and privileges as a good citizen and take my share of responsibility in promoting the health and welfare of the community.
I will constantly endeavor to increase my knowledge and skills in nursing and to use them wisely. I will zealously seek to nurse those who are ill wherever they may be and whenever they are in need.
I will be active in assisting others in safeguarding and promoting the health and happiness of mankind."
The nursing graduates honor the dedication of Nurse Nightingale and symbolically plan to carry the ideals for which she stood in the Candle lighting portion of the pinning ceremony. The tradition of Candle lighting and Pledge recognizes her ideals.
Olive-Harvey nursing pin has a round shape like the size of a nickle with background in gold and dark blue colored trimed with Olive-Harvey College in bold letter round it. At the cenre, there is a caduceus in silver color and on top of it was a letter RN.
ReplyDeleteThe caduceus symbol represent medicine, and the big RN letter represent thr level of education been acquired.In my own view the pin represent achievement and rough road that who has it might have passed through. I can wait to have it by His Grace Amen. The pin equally represent the product from Olive-Harvey college, because it is written in bold letter, without asking question one can identified that person finish from a certain college because of the name on it.It should be worn with pride, because whoever has it is an achiever.The pin represent that one is qualified to be among the people that are in medicine field. It make people to identified with you that you went this school and you get a particular degree.
My nursing pin symbolized the academic success and milestones accomplished to move on to the next level of the program which was to sit for state boards. The pinning ceremony sybolized achievement and it was an honorary ceremony. The long nights, neglected family, and tedious studying payed off and as you reminisce, it doesn't seem so bad after all. Now its time to but the boxing gloves back on and get ready for the next round. The Pinning ceremony is a special occasional equivalent to graduation from high school or college. It is an emotional occasion where you precede from student to colleage.
ReplyDeleteThe nursing pin is a symbolic aspect of nursing school. Olive Harvey nursing pin is quite small but holds a significant meaning just like every other nursing schools. Obtaining the nursing pin is a great accomplishment which will always remind me of my scarfices to become a provider of care.
ReplyDeleteThe school pin signifies nursing milestone. It also shows the school an individual graduated from. The pin itself is round, the school name is engraved on it, there is a medical caduceus in the middle, which represents a medical organization.
ReplyDeleteOlive Harvey nursing pin has a round shape with a dark blue colored trim. The school pin identifies graduates from the school. The pin emlem and text symbolize the philosophy, aspirations and beliefs of the nursing program. The pin is worn proudly by nurses as evidence of their achievement, learning and skill and a way of distinguishing themselves as a distinct health care provider with a specialized clinical skills.
ReplyDeleteThe nursing pin is usually given during the graduation ceremony. It is significant because it is a reminder of a journey well traveled and a key to unlock future opportunities and challenges. It reminds one of all that nursing encompasses. It is honorable and a mark of approval bestowed upon a person by the educators, with the confidence that the practician is well equipped with adequate and intact nursing knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThe school pin symbolizes a professional accomplishment achieved at Olive Harvey College. I personally do not like snakes, but I don't believe that it was put on the pin originally to mean anything bad. The snake is suppose to represent medicine. In the Chinese Zodiac the snake represents intelligence and gracefullness. I don't believe in the Chinese Zodiac either, I am just making a reference to it's interpretation of the snake. The letters RN represents a profession. So when people see our pin they will know that Olive-Harvey College offers professional degrees. When I receive my pin, I will were it proudly. I want to represent Olive-Harvey College in the work force as a professional student. When people hear the name Olive-Harvey College I want them to always say good things like, "They produce good nurses" or "That's an excellent school".
ReplyDeleteOlive-Harvey nursing program has a pin, however I at this point have not been able to view it, or know anyone that has a pin. But I will be on a journey to find out how it looks.
ReplyDeleteThe reason that I want to know how it looks is because the pin shows the hard work, skills and achievements that we a nursing school and class have been through together and memories for the years to come as one.
We as a nursing class earn this pin and we also get a special ceremony to receive our pin, which is a great accomplishment and what our nursing class of 2009 is looking forward to on our special day.
According to the The Illinois State board of Licensing Illinois is not a state that offers the compact law. Once a nurse wants to work in Illinois they have to have their license endorsed to Illinois, but they are still able to practice in the state where they initially received their license, it their license is still active. In Illinois a $50.00 fee in need for the application process and they do have another back round check performed.
ReplyDeleteRevised-According to the The Illinois State board of Licensing, Illinois is not a state that offers the compact law. Once a nurse wants to work in Illinois they have to have their license endorsed to Illinois, but they are still able to practice in the state where they initially received their license, if their license is still active. In Illinois a $50.00 fee in needed for the application process and they must have another back round check performed.
ReplyDeleteThe nursing pin for Olive-Harvey College has the medical symbol which is the caduceus. The name of the college is printed around the outside of the pin. It can be ordered in school colors. Our nursing pin doesn't have any significant meaning for our school.
ReplyDeleteA nursing pin is a type of badge, usually made of metal such as gold or silver, which is worn by nurses to identify the nursing school from which they graduated. They are traditionally presented to the newly–graduated nurses by the faculty at a pinning ceremony as a symbolic welcome into the profession. Most pins have a symbolic meaning, often representing the history of the nursing program for that school of nursing. The ancestor of the nursing pin is the Maltese cross.
ReplyDeleteThis nursing pin symbolizes to me successful completion of the program..a honor...recognition.