Designer of the Black Band Professional Nurses Ring Partners with the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) to Raise Funds for Nurses

The American Nurses Foundation (ANF) and Black Band Jewelry Designs are pleased to announce a partnership to raise funds for ANF’s programs of research and education that promote the public health and advance the nursing profession through sales of the Black Band Professional Nurses ring in the United States.

Nurse and ring designer, Margaret Armitage, RN, of Nova Scotia, introduced this elegant ring to nursing organizations across Canada to much success. The simple black band design is based on the symbol of the nursing profession, representing the compassion, commitment, and competence integral with your profession. Available in white or yellow gold, the 10K gold ring has an individual serial number and will be engraved with your registration number inside the band.

Now, is the perfect time to order your Black Band Professional Nurses Ring! Ms. Armitage will donate 10% of orders place from today through December 31, 2005 to ANF! Imagine wearing this exclusive ring with the knowledge that proceeds support your fellow nurses. www.blackbanddesigns.com

Ms. Armitage says, “I hope this black band symbol traditionally displayed on the nursing cap will serve as a recognizable symbol of the nursing profession to our clients, co-workers, and the public at large. A historic symbol to proudly wear celebrating our heritage and moving it into the future.” You may communicate directly with Ms. Armitage by email: sales@blackbanddesigns.com or phone: 1-902-434-4376.

The ring is practically designed for: 1) Safety in any working environment, no sharp edges to injure a patient, no large open gaps to allow debris to collect, 2) Gender free, 3) Comfort, 4) Wear in any professional setting, and from workplace to dinner at eight. Learn more and order a ring for a friend and/or for yourself www.blackbanddesigns.com

Ms. Armitage is a native of Louisbourg, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She graduated from The Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in 1977. She practiced full time in critical care until 1999 at which time she accepted a position coordinating provincial medical death investigation at the Medical Examiners Service, Halifax, NS.

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