Do nurses take the Hippocratic Oath?

chorus

No. The Hippocratic Oath is taken only by medical doctors. Nurses sometimes however take a similar variant of the Hippocratic Oath called the Nightingale Pledge. http://www.ehow.com/info_8442109_do-nurses-hippocratic-oath.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightingale_Pledge Dec 21 11, 1:28 AM

Tizzabelle

I think the Nightingale Pledge might have been superseded in many places. When I started my nursing training in the 1980s we took a pledge something like this. My memory is a bit foggy of the exact words but this is fairly similar and has the same ethos. International Council of Nurses' Pledge "In the full knowledge of the task I am undertaking, I promise to take care of the sick with all the skill and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics, or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and promote health. I will respect at all times the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients entrusted in my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me and refraining from any action which might endanger life or health. I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and give loyal support and cooperation to all members of the health team." http://www.snjourney.com/Newsletter/Articles/PinPledge.htm Dec 21 11, 6:12 AM