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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

During World War II, Osborne was a consultant to the National Nursing Council for War Service, helping place Black nurses in the military. Johnson-Brown: Leading the Way in Military Nursing In 1979, Hazel W. Her career began as a nurse and evolved into a position of leadership where she oversaw thousands of nurses worldwide.

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A Military Nursing Career: CAPT Andrea Petrovanie-Green

Minority Nurse

Military nursing is a career path that offers professional opportunities, a sense of family, and a commitment to meaningful service. Military nurses are especially proud of their profession on Veteran’s Day. ” Her path to a military nursing career began with those embedded principles.

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Leadership in changing times

American Nurse

These new realities pervade the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Leadership Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition ( NLSSP ), published in April ( hubs.ly/Q02B6x_K0 We had representation from roles and places where nurse leaders practice—correctional care, the military, academia, hospitals, and ambulatory care.”

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Navy Nurse Lindsay Bender Advocates to Increase Mental Health Services for Brave Service Members

Daily Nurse

In a significant development for mental health services in the military, U.S. Lindsay Bender demonstrated strong leadership and empathy in her contributions throughout her military career, particularly at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Navy Lieutenant j.g. Daily Nurse named U.S. Navy Lieutenant j.g.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Estelle Massey Osborne (19011981) The first Black Nurse to earn a masters degree and an advocate for integrating Black Nurses into the military and professional Nursing organizations. Address racial disparities in hiring and leadership roles. Army Nurse Corps. Army and lead the Army Nurse Corps.

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How to Pay for Your MSN Degree: Scholarships, Grants & Loan Forgiveness

Registered Nursing

Deciding to enroll in a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree represents a significant investment in your healthcare career, opening doors to advanced practice roles, leadership positions, and increased earning potential. However, the cost of graduate nursing educationranging from $35,000 to $70,000 or morecan be daunting. The good news?

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Nurse of the Week: Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon — A Dual-Role Hero in Service and Care

Daily Nurse

Shannon Ko, a registered nurse at OBCC, highlighted Hernon’s leadership qualities. ” Hernon’s structured approach, honed through her military background, helps her navigate the high-stakes environment of pediatric nursing. .” “It gave me the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities.”