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		<title><![CDATA[Nursing Awards BETA: Latest News]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest news from Nursing Awards BETA.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Honored HIstory of Nursing Pins]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 14:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/maltese-cross.jpg" alt="maltese-cross.jpg" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; width: 204px; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; background-color: initial;">Nursing pins have a long history that dates back to the pinning of the Maltese Cross on those who cared for patients with communicable diseases such as leprosy. The modern nursing pins have been around for decades, and while their designs have changed over the years, the message and symbolism remains the same. Nursing pins are traditionally pinned on graduating nursing students as a rite of passage, welcoming them to the profession. The badges are usually made of gold or silver and bare the emblem of the student's school as well as other symbols of the profession.</p><p>The symbolism of the nursing pin is usually chosen by the school, dependent on their own traditions and the history of the school itself. The symbol may include oil lamps, a torch, a religious symbol, the Maltese cross, or even the school’s own logo. No matter what the symbols included, though, the overall message of the pin remains the same: you are now a part of one of the most important professions in the world.</p><h2>If you would like to offer high quality nursing pins to your graduating students, we can help you create the perfect design.&nbsp;</h2><p>Get in touch with our team today and we'll help you customize the look of your pins and offer you bulk discount pricing that makes our pins an affordable gift for your nursing students. Send them out in the world with a traditional pinning ceremony. &lt;strong&gt;This is something they'll treasure for the rest of their life.&lt;/strong&gt;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/maltese-cross.jpg" alt="maltese-cross.jpg" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; width: 204px; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; background-color: initial;">Nursing pins have a long history that dates back to the pinning of the Maltese Cross on those who cared for patients with communicable diseases such as leprosy. The modern nursing pins have been around for decades, and while their designs have changed over the years, the message and symbolism remains the same. Nursing pins are traditionally pinned on graduating nursing students as a rite of passage, welcoming them to the profession. The badges are usually made of gold or silver and bare the emblem of the student's school as well as other symbols of the profession.</p><p>The symbolism of the nursing pin is usually chosen by the school, dependent on their own traditions and the history of the school itself. The symbol may include oil lamps, a torch, a religious symbol, the Maltese cross, or even the school’s own logo. No matter what the symbols included, though, the overall message of the pin remains the same: you are now a part of one of the most important professions in the world.</p><h2>If you would like to offer high quality nursing pins to your graduating students, we can help you create the perfect design.&nbsp;</h2><p>Get in touch with our team today and we'll help you customize the look of your pins and offer you bulk discount pricing that makes our pins an affordable gift for your nursing students. Send them out in the world with a traditional pinning ceremony. &lt;strong&gt;This is something they'll treasure for the rest of their life.&lt;/strong&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[We Offer Bulk Discount Pricing on Nursing Graduation Pins]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/discount-pricing.jpg" alt="" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;"></p><p>Going through nursing school together usually results in lifelong friendships with members of your graduating class. You are surrounded by people who are drawn to the same calling that you are, and you end up putting in a lot of work and a lot of long hours side by side. You can lend an ear, give each other support, and quiz each other for those endless tests. So when graduation time rolls around, you’ll want to celebrate your accomplishments together by placing a group order for our nursing graduation pins for your entire class.&nbsp;</p><p>We offer bulk discount pricing on our nursing graduation pins so each member of your class can afford to have one of our beautiful, high-quality pins to mark their accomplishments. Each pin is made in the United States, and are available with the stone of your choice (or no stone at all). There are plenty of customization options that will make your pin personal, meaningful, and a keepsake for a lifetime.</p><h2>You can contact us today to request a free group order quote from our friendly, professional customer service team.&nbsp;</h2><p>We'll give you a great deal on our pins, and you'll be thrilled with the bulk discount pricing we can give you. Be sure to browse through our website to see all of our design options, and be sure to read our testimonials from other satisfied customers. You won't find better pricing on nursing graduation pins anywhere! Contact us today so we can get started on your order.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/discount-pricing.jpg" alt="" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;"></p><p>Going through nursing school together usually results in lifelong friendships with members of your graduating class. You are surrounded by people who are drawn to the same calling that you are, and you end up putting in a lot of work and a lot of long hours side by side. You can lend an ear, give each other support, and quiz each other for those endless tests. So when graduation time rolls around, you’ll want to celebrate your accomplishments together by placing a group order for our nursing graduation pins for your entire class.&nbsp;</p><p>We offer bulk discount pricing on our nursing graduation pins so each member of your class can afford to have one of our beautiful, high-quality pins to mark their accomplishments. Each pin is made in the United States, and are available with the stone of your choice (or no stone at all). There are plenty of customization options that will make your pin personal, meaningful, and a keepsake for a lifetime.</p><h2>You can contact us today to request a free group order quote from our friendly, professional customer service team.&nbsp;</h2><p>We'll give you a great deal on our pins, and you'll be thrilled with the bulk discount pricing we can give you. Be sure to browse through our website to see all of our design options, and be sure to read our testimonials from other satisfied customers. You won't find better pricing on nursing graduation pins anywhere! Contact us today so we can get started on your order.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[An RN Necklace Is More Important Now Than Ever ]]></title>
			<link>https://nursing-awards-beta.mybigcommerce.com/blog/an-rn-necklace-is-more-important-now-than-ever-/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The ebola virus has captured headlines around the world, and while the public has been repeatedly assured that there is no danger of a massive outbreak in the United States, it is still our nurses who are at the forefront of this fight. This is nothing new! Nurses and other medical professionals put themselves on the front lines of battling diseases and epidemics, caring for us in our darkest days and putting their own well-being at risk. That's why now more than ever you need an RN necklace to say thanks to the nurse in your life.</p><img src="https://store-0kmc6.mybigcommerce.com/product_images/uploaded_images/free-shipping.jpg" alt="" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><p>These necklaces make a beautiful gift for a nurse that you know.&nbsp;Maybe it is your spouse, sibling, or friend, or maybe there was a nurse who took care of you during a difficult time. Nurses are a profession that is woefully underappreciated, so take a moment to place an order for one of our RN necklaces as a way to say thanks and acknowledge their sacrifice.&nbsp;</p><h2>We'll even give you free shipping on orders of $50 or more when you shop in our online store! </h2><p>Check out all of the RN necklaces on our website and find one that's perfect for the nurse in your life. We believe medical teams around the world deserve to be recognized, and we're proud to be offering gifts that help make that happen. We only offer high quality items, and you'll be thrilled with each piece that you order from us.&nbsp;</p><h4>Browse through our online store and place an order on our secure website today!&nbsp;</h4>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ebola virus has captured headlines around the world, and while the public has been repeatedly assured that there is no danger of a massive outbreak in the United States, it is still our nurses who are at the forefront of this fight. This is nothing new! Nurses and other medical professionals put themselves on the front lines of battling diseases and epidemics, caring for us in our darkest days and putting their own well-being at risk. That's why now more than ever you need an RN necklace to say thanks to the nurse in your life.</p><img src="https://store-0kmc6.mybigcommerce.com/product_images/uploaded_images/free-shipping.jpg" alt="" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><p>These necklaces make a beautiful gift for a nurse that you know.&nbsp;Maybe it is your spouse, sibling, or friend, or maybe there was a nurse who took care of you during a difficult time. Nurses are a profession that is woefully underappreciated, so take a moment to place an order for one of our RN necklaces as a way to say thanks and acknowledge their sacrifice.&nbsp;</p><h2>We'll even give you free shipping on orders of $50 or more when you shop in our online store! </h2><p>Check out all of the RN necklaces on our website and find one that's perfect for the nurse in your life. We believe medical teams around the world deserve to be recognized, and we're proud to be offering gifts that help make that happen. We only offer high quality items, and you'll be thrilled with each piece that you order from us.&nbsp;</p><h4>Browse through our online store and place an order on our secure website today!&nbsp;</h4>]]></content:encoded>
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