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Honoring Notable Black Nurses of History

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Stokes was also the first American woman to apply for and to receive a military pension for her services. After her death in 1915, she was buried with military honors. The conditions were terrible—summer heat and humidity, flies and mosquitoes, poor sanitation and hygiene. There are no extant photos of Stokes.

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I Made it, Despite Life’s Ups and Downs

Nurse.com

I couldn’t afford nursing school or medical school, so I joined the military like my father. Now I pray for more nurses because we need those who want more than a job — they want a career that’s also a way of life. Share your nurse story with your colleagues. Submit your story today! I am a success.