Amercan Journal of Nursing

MAY 1, 2023

Nurses Week is scheduled to correspond with the birth of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). We do this to honor her work in professionalizing and modernizing nursing. She eventually became one of the first women to be listed as active duty personnel, and the one of the first Black women to serve as a nurse in the navy.

Military 83

Military Education Nurse Stories 83

Amercan Journal of Nursing

MAY 22, 2023

This is the last in a series of four blog posts (listed below) by nurse and attorney Edie Brous that introduce readers to some of the many notable Black nurses of the past. In her nursing career, Scales initially encountered rejection and racial barriers despite her training and a shortage of registered nurses.

Military 99

Military Retirement 99

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2023

As a nurse, I take pride in the ongoing work of nurses who have and continue to address the healthcare disparities in LGBTQ+ communities. Backward glances Historical commemoration invariably leads to reminding ourselves of famous people in history. The history of American nursing mirrors the overall history of the United States.

Self-Care 103

Self-Care Mental Health Health Outcomes Communication 103