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Goal

To continue to purchase nursing pins and celebrate each student that graduates from the high school nursing program.

 

What will be done with my students

Each year, just before high school graduation, I have a pinning ceremony for the graduating High School Practical Nursing students. A pinning ceremony for graduating nurses is steeped in tradition. I began this celebration for my class using funds from when I was awarded the Golden Apple. Since that time, I have been very fortunate to have this program and the generous donors to continue to provide this tradition. I hope to continue to do so this year.  

Benefits to my students

The history of the nursing pin can be traced back to the crusaders. However, most people think of Florence Nightingale, the lady with the lamp, from the late 1800's. Florence was awarded a brooch/medal from the Queen of England for her ardent devotion and caring nature towards the soldiers. Later, Florence opened a nursing school and awarded newly graduated nurses a gold/silver pin to represent the same passion for the profession.

The pin represents the transition from a nursing student into the professional practice of healing. I still have my pin, and wear it each year for my students pinning ceremony.

Students are made aware of the importance of this pin and what it represents. This is a tradition that should continue for all of my students.
 

Budget Narrative

Each pin is approximately $20. The Nursing Club raises money all year, along with this grant, to buy the food and decorations for the ceremony. 

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