Nursing Honorary Society

[StudentRN]

Our college has a Nursing Honor Society pinning for all students with 3 semesters with A's or B's in nursing grades. We are supposed to bring in an object that represents what nursing is to us and an object as to why we choose nursing. We have to get up and make a speech and I have no idea what to bring. I have always wanted to be a nurse, but I can't think of an object that represents this....Any idea's?????

Thanks in Advance!

[manna, BSN, RN]

Was there any one life-altering circumstance(s) that cemented your desire to be a nurse? (example: for some people, they're propelled to healthcare by the illness of a family member, birth of a child, etc)

Oh, and congrats on the good grades! I'm sure you're very proud! :)

[Raevyn]

If it were me.. I would bring a bandaid.

Nursing like a bandaid, helps the sick and injured to heal. We are a protector for the ill of body and mind. We keep the bad things from getting in and at the same time, work to bring the inner self togther by pulling the heart and the mind into harmony.

Like a bandaid, we can bring smiles to those who might need some simple reassurance, yet we also can help cover and heal a soul cut to pieces.

Nursing is more than a job.. its a calling its helping our fellow man (or woman). We protect, we care, we heal, we nuture, we are always present to help anyone in need at any time.... and best of all... when our patients no longer need us... we won't hurt when pulled away... and we will not leave behind any sticky residue.

Then again.. I was always rather corny..LOL

Congrats on your wonderful grades!!!!!

Rae

[Carolanne]

The theme that comes to my mind immediately is caring, and with Valentine's Day right around the corner, the stores are packed full of giant plastic hearts, furry ones, all sizes. I might think about holding a big huge heart and saying a few words about caring and the nursing profession. And yes, super job on your grades! Congratulations!