Each school has a distinctive pin with its own
meaning. Many schools have pins based on the official seal of their
school. That is true of the University of Wyoming, School of
Nursing. The basic design – the shape, metal, and color – is symbolic
of its meaning. The pin reflects the spirit of service to humanity.
The metal is yellow gold; the outer circle brown enamel. These are
the colors of the University of Wyoming.
The open book on the pin symbolizes knowledge and
depicts the ideal of “Man’s right to knowledge and the free use
thereof.” The basic knowledge essential to the practice of
professional nursing has been acquired by the graduates.
The quill across the open book symbolizes that
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” It implies that not only do you
use knowledge in the practice of professional nursing, but that you
have a definite responsibility to add to the body of nursing
knowledge. This means that professional nurses engage in research and
continue to learn during their lifelong practice of nursing.
Equality reminds us that Wyoming has had equal
suffrage and equal opportunity.
The word Nursing relates to the Code of Ethics
for Professional Nurses. The professional nurse respects the dignity
and worth of every individual. Nurses provide the caring health
promotion, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
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You may choose between three nursing pins and
three
BSN pin guards (this is a guard that connects by a chain to the pin
for added protection from loss and shows BSN lettering), each with different amounts of gold. (Prices
subject to change. Verify with Bookstore regarding current pricing.)
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10k Pin (solid gold) / $254.95 plus 6% tax
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10k BSN Pin Guard / $43.95 plus 6% tax
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1/10k Pin (gold filled) / $59.95 plus 6% tax
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1/10k BSN Pin Guard / 22.95 plus 6% tax
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Gold-Plated BSN Pin / $21.95 plus 6% tax
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Gold-Plated BSN Pin Guard / $18.95 plus 6% tax
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To order a pin in person, go directly to the gift
counter of the UW Bookstore located in the Wyoming Union and place
your order. To order a pin by phone, call the UW Bookstore at
(307) 766-3264 or 1-800-370-2676 (when you call, have your credit card
handy). Payment is due at the time of ordering.
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Spring Graduates:
Orders must be placed by February 22 to guarantee that it will be
here for Convocation in May. If your order is not placed by
February 1 and you decide later that you want a pin, you can check
with the bookstore; sometimes they have extra pins in stock.
Late orders received after
February 1 may incur additional expenses should the Bookstore no
longer have any pins in stock and need to re-order (depending on
timing of late order; the company may not be able to guarantee
delivery prior to Convocation on May 10). Place orders by February 22 to
avoid any delays and/or additional cost.
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December Graduates:
If you would like to be able to receive your pin in December,
the Bookstore must have your order no later than November 15th, as
they have to special order these pins and do not tend to keep in
stock. Otherwise, if you miss that deadline or decide later that you
would like a pin, February 1 will be the deadline to get pins
ordered for delivery at the May graduation.
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Think about asking for the pin as a gift from
your family. Most families want to see their graduate receive a pin.
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Your pins will be held by the School of Nursing
until the School of Nursing Convocation at which time, they are
presented to you. If you do not attend Convocation, your pin will be
mailed to you or you may pick it up from the School of Nursing the
following week (please notify Claire
Hitchcock as to a mailing address or if you are planning to pick
up your pin after graduation).
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You may still order a pin down the road after you
have graduated. You just need to contact the bookstore to order one.
After you have graduated, the bookstore will verify with the School of
Nursing that you are a graduate of the school and are eligible to
purchase a pin.
