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Engraving of Rene Laennec over Littmann stethscope.FeatureThe StethoscopeThe origins and evolution of this humble but essential diagnostic tool.A FEW YEARS AGO, a familiar piece of medical equipment quietly celebrated its 200th birthday: the humble stethoscope. This is the story of the origins and evolution of this important tool....
Illustration of doctor and two nurses in front of Zhytomyr Hospital, Ukraine.FeatureThe Zhytomyr Hospital Challenge: Mission AccomplishedDjakuyu — Thank you!When I first met Ukrainian-American nurse practitioner Olena Svetlov last fall, I could never have imagined that nine months later, we’d be standing in a parking lot in Zhytomyr, Ukraine,...
The author, a nurse, stands in front of Lea Hurst, Nightingale's family home in EnglandFeatureIn Florence’s FootstepsFrom London landmarks to her family's country home“IT BREAKS MY HEART TO LEAVE LEA HURST.” — Florence Nightingale After listening to a talk by two nurses who had visited spots in England related to Florence Nightingale —...
Illustration of person standing next to suitcase and first aid kit.FeatureMedical Emergencies on VacationA little planning now might avert a disaster down the roadSOME TIME AGO, when I was about to set off on a month-long family road trip, I suddenly realized I did not have a copy of my current vision prescription. My glasses were expensive, and if...
Black & white photograph of 4,000 uniformed nurses marching in the 1954 Chicago Nurses Day Parade.FeatureNurses Day and Nurses WeekSome historical highlights from 75 years of celebrationsNATIONAL NURSES WEEK has been an annual tradition for longer than many current nurses have been practicing, but it’s only the latest in a long line of nursing- related observances. Here are...

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Four nurses who work in beyond bedside roles that do not involve direct patient care.FeatureBeyond BedsideThree hospital nursing roles that don’t involve direct patient carePhotos above: Jimmy Sariya, Amin Hasan, Henry Ansorie, Becky Mendez. While patient care remains at the heart of nursing, today’s healthcare organizations also need nurses’ expertise...
FeatureThe Zhytomyr Hospital ChallengeA hospital in Ukraine is in crisis. Thank you for supporting a good cause.LAST FALL, I met Olena Svetlov, RN, DNP, CNS, a Ukrainian-born nurse I connected with on LinkedIn, at a Ukrainian restaurant in Playa del Rey. I intended to interview her for a profile in...
Nurse in blue scrubs sitting on a desk reading a textbook.FeatureThe Value of Nursing CertificationEmpowering nursing excellenceSarah's Certification Journey Sarah is a dedicated registered nurse with three years of hospital experience. During nursing school, she learned about certification, but at the time, she did...
Florence Nightingale in the barrack hospital at Scutari, Turkey, during the Crimean War.FeatureNightingale in CrimeaHow a fiery newspaper article took Florence Nightingale into the Crimean War and sparked her crusade for hospital reformOn the morning that her life would change, Florence Nightingale sat down to her preferred breakfast of tea and kedgeree (a curry of rice, boiled egg, and smoked halibut) and opened The Times...
Nurse manager wearing blue suit facing off against staff nurse in glasses and turqoise scrubsFeature“10 Things We Wish You Knew!”What staff nurses and managers should understand about each otherI launched the Healthy Workforce Institute to help organizations navigate bullying and incivility concerns. In my role, I regularly talk to a lot of nurses and nurse leaders. Those...