Given to commemorate events or as a reward for merit, taking the shape of a designed element attached to a pin.

Niagara University. College of Nursing Pin

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Barbara Klein, RN pin description - "This pin is surrounded by the wings of Mount Eagle Ridge of the Niagara Eagles. In the center is the lantern which is associated with Florence Nightingale. The pin has a solid gold bar with a drop pin off of it. In the center is the nursing lantern and on the edges are the eagles wings."
Additional description - The drop pin features a caduceus with a lamp in the center. The text "Niagara University College of Nursing" surrounds the lamp. Two wings extend outward from the top of the central design. The letters "B" and "S" (Bachelor's of Science) flank the medallion, positioned below the wings. At the bottom of the medallion, the letters "RN" are prominently displayed.

Bronx Community College. Nursing Pin

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Janet Raman, RN pin from the Bronx Community College nursing program for the Associate in Applied Science degree. The pin is round and displays the Bronx Community College logo in gold and green. The logo is surrounded by a gold laurel wreath symbolizing excellence. A delicate gold chain attached to the pin connects to a metallic object resembling a nurse's cap at the bottom.

Rutgers State University. College of Nursing Pin

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Katheen E. Zavotsky RN nursing pin. The gold and ruby pin has intricate detailing. At the top, there is a crown above the number "1766." Below this, a circular frame encases a ruby. Surrounding the stone are the words "Rutgers University College of Nursing." Beneath the circular frame, the pin extends downward into a design featuring a caduceus, with two wings and a single serpent wrapped around a staff.

Creighton University. College of Nursing Pin

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Jay Swanson, RN pin description: "Gold plated brass with blue enamel lettering, Seal of the School, BSN, Creighton University on the face of the pin. My initials are engraved on the back of the pin." Additional description: At the top is a shield featuring a crowned crest and a lion in relief, surrounded by two standing lions on each side. Below the shield, there is a ribbon with the words "God Send Grace." Beneath this, large letters spell out "BSN" in raised gold letters. The bottom of the emblem is another ribbon, set in a dark blue background, with the text "Creighton University" in raised gold letters. BSN stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Adelphi University. School of Nursing Pin

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Janet Raman, RN nursing pin. Gold-colored pin with a round design. The outer edge of the pin is a twisted rope pattern. Inside, there is a dark background with gold text that reads "Adelphi University School of Nursing." The center features a detailed design with an open book, the letters AU, and the Adelphi's motto- "Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est - The Truth shall make us free." A chain is attached to a small rectangle pin with the letter "BSN" engraved on it.

Hunter College-Bellevue. School of Nursing Pin

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Guisela Alvarez, RN, nursing pin. The pin is round and 10K gold. The outer edge is a pattern resembling a laurel wreath, encircling the interior elements with lettering on the bottom. In the center of the pin is Hunter College's seal depicting a profile of a Roman soldier, wearing a plumed helmet, facing left. A small floral motif is below the profile. Surrounding the center is the text - Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing.

SUNY Farmingdale State College Nursing Pin

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Lee Moldowsky, RN nursing pin. Round nursing pin in brass color with dark green enamel. The center is a caduceus on a white cross. This is surrounded by black text on a gold ring. The text is "Let each become all he is capable of being." This is surrounded by an outer ring with embossed text - "State University of New York" on a dark green border. Farmingdale State College is part of the State University of New York.