These emerge with regard to my obligation in provision 5, the same duties to myself as to others, including the responsibility to preserve the integrity and safety, to maintain competence and to continue to act personally. and professional growth (ANA, 2001, p. 18). Caring for my physical, emotional and spiritual well-being begins with my lower back pain remedies to extreme de-stressing after loss of human life at work. These remedies and stress-relieving tactics helped me avoid back surgery and emotional breakdown for 25 years. Along with the 7th provision, the nurse who advances in the profession by contributing to practice, education and the development of knowledge (ANA, 2001, p.22), incorporates a sense of pride when reflecting on my journey to continue pursuing a BSN. Certification in my specialty, hospital obstetrics, began to advance my education nationally, while also joining a professional organization, AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses). This supports my inherent desire to have a voice and use all of my new information for professional maintenance purposes. Provision 9 states that nursing is responsible for articulating nursing values ​​and maintaining the integrity of the profession (ANA, 2001, p. 24). Nursing Integrity is responsible for annual continuing education requirements, e.g.