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Florence McQuillen on the left is signing a document, and on the right is smiling towards the cameraProfiles In NursingFlorence McQuillen (1903–1981), “Benevolent Dictator” of Nurse AnesthetistsA scholar and CRNA pioneer, she learned chloroform delivery under pressure at a small hospital in MontanaFlorence “Mack” McQuillen, fondly remembered as the “benevolent dictator” of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) from 1948 to 1970, was an influential leader in nurse anesthesia practice. A...
Martha Lopez wearing a white coat is smiling while sitting with arms crossedMy SpecialtyAdult Inpatient Services, Martha Lopez, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterLeading and empowering nurses in a time of rapid change...has worked as a nurse since 1996 and has hosted the popular nursing blog Digital Doorway since 2005. He offers expert professional coaching for nurses and nursing students at www.nursekeith.com....
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Virginia Henderson in black and white is smiling away from the cameraProfiles In NursingVirginia A. Henderson (1897–1996), Wrote the Book on Modern NursingThe 20th century’s answer to Florence Nightingale...This newest edition further expanded the scope of nursing. Many earlier nursing texts defined nursing as a series of tasks to perform. Henderson’s holistic definition emphasized the nurse’s role in...
Sandy Kesler-Newman wearing a white coat and mask stands in front of nursing staff.My SpecialtyPsychiatric Emergency Nursing, Sandy Kesler-Newman, Arrowhead Regional Medical CenterCaring for vulnerable behavioral health patients...has worked as a nurse since 1996 and has hosted the popular nursing blog Digital Doorway since 2005. He offers expert professional coaching for nurses and nursing students at www.nursekeith.com....