A<br > I SOLEMNLY<br > PLEDGE MYSELF<br > before God and in the presence<br > of this assembly<br > to pass my life in purity and to<br > practice my profession faithfully.<br > I WILL<br > abstain from whatever is deleterious<br > and mischievous and will not take<br > or knowingly administer<br > any harmful drug.<br > I WILL<br > do all in my power<br > to maintain and elevate<br > the standard of my profession<br > and will hold in confidence<br > all personal matters<br > committed to my keeping<br > and all family affairs<br >coming to my knowledge in the practice<br > of my calling，<br > With loyalty<br > WILL I<br > endeavor to aid<br > the physician in his work.<br > and devote myself<br > to the welfare<br > of those committed to my care.<br > The Florence Nightinoale Pledoe<br >