New Book Honors Nurses Worldwide
It could take a book the size of a dictionary to describe even a fraction of the number of ways nurses touch people's lives; but a new book released to coincide with National Nurses Week comes pretty close.
Nurse Starts Ministry to Care for African Orphans
Concerned about the millions of children growing up as orphans in developing countries, a Texas nurse set out to change their plight and improve their lives.
Environmentally Conscious Nurse 'Greens' Hospital
At Seattle Children's Hospital in Washington, they know the future of the world lies with their smallest patients. To ensure a healthy future and a healthy planet, the hospital has instituted several green practices in an effort to become the country's greenest children's hospital. It all started with the efforts of Sue Heffernan, RN-BC, MN RN, clinical nurse specialist and children's green ambassador for the hospital.
Actress Raises Awareness of Hospital Acquired Infections
When actress, Alicia Cole, whose only experience with hospitals was playing the role of a nurse on the popular TV show, Beverly Hills 90210, entered the hospital for a routine abdominal surgery, she was expecting to be back home in two days. But, it would be two months before Cole was able to leave the hospital due to an infection she acquired during her stay.
Celebrating the Profession: The Accomplishments of Nursing
Over 150 years ago, Florence Nightingale changed the face of nursing. She took what was considered an unskilled profession and transformed it into a highly respected discipline that requires study, skill and, above all, compassion. Today, nursing is a rewarding career with endless opportunities for advancement.
NurseZone Honors Critical Care Nurses
<NurseZone honors critical care nurses and recognizes their extraordinary contributions to the health care field. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses will hold its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, May 3-8, 2008. It will feature nurse experts and visionaries who will inspire and educate about the latest research and information in the field of critical care. Read about critical care nurses' contribution to the field of nursing.