Early in the 17th Century a shipwreck survivor, Juan de Mena, is considered the first nurse in the New World. Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?
The largest demand for licensed practical nurses through 2110 will be in nursing homes. Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?
Each week I will feature one photo as Travel Nurse Inspiration. This series is designed to provide a glimpse into the life of a Travel Nurse. Over my 8+ years as a travel nurse, I have been fortunate to have seen and experienced some wonderful places across these United States....
Here is your weekend report. This is a round-up and overview of this weeks Travel Nursing happenings with all of the weekly posts in one place for easy navigation. Don’t forget, if you have questions or comments or material that you would like to see covered on Gypsy Nurse, let...
Clara Louise Maass is famous for serving as a contract nurse during the Spanish American War. (b. 1876. d. 1901.) Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?
The first nursing school in history dates back to 250 B.C. and was located in India Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?
Walt Witman’s service as a nurse during the American Civil War inspired many of his poems, including Memoranda During the War. (b. 1819. d. 1892.) Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?
Announcement!! Great things are happening in the Travel Nursing Community. In an effort to promote travel nurse socialization and support, the Gypsy Nurse would like to announce: The Gypsy Nurse Ambassador Program. The Gypsy Nurse Ambassador’s will be charged with promoting and fostering Meet & Greets, Events, Caravan Trips, Support...
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accrediting body of nursing education programs of all types, oversees over 1,900 different programs. Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?
According to a 2001 World Health Organization report, nurses and midwives can comprise between 50% to 90% of the number of health practitioners in many countries. Source: http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/8220-101-nursing-fun-facts?