Pronunciation: /ðə ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl plɛdʒ/
noun the Nightingale Pledge
A1 The Nightingale Pledge is an oath that nurses take when they start their careers.
A2 Newly graduated nurses often recite the Nightingale Pledge during their pinning ceremony.
B1 The Nightingale Pledge emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate care to patients.
B2 Nurses who adhere to the Nightingale Pledge strive to uphold ethical standards in their practice.
C1 Reciting the Nightingale Pledge is a tradition that dates back to the time of Florence Nightingale.
C2 The Nightingale Pledge serves as a reminder to nurses of their commitment to caring for others with integrity and respect.
formal As healthcare professionals, we often recite the Nightingale Pledge to uphold the ethical standards of our profession.
informal Hey, have you heard about the Nightingale Pledge that nurses take before starting their careers?
slang Yo, did you know about that Nightingale Pledge thing nurses have to say? It's like their oath or something.
figurative Just like the Nightingale Pledge symbolizes a nurse's commitment to their patients, we should all strive to uphold our promises in life.
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