Happy Wednesday, POU! It's the middle of the week, close to the end of the workweek. This is a weird period time that we live in, stay safe and stay inside unless necessary. Viola Davis Brown (April 8, 1936—December 22, 2017) born in Lexington, Kentucky, was a participant in the civil rights movement with contributions to public health and medical education in … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Nurses
African American Nurses
Friday Open Thread: African-American Nurses Who Have Changed the Course of History
Lillian Holland Harvey Registered nurse Lillian Holland Harvey is best known for her work in education. She became Dean of Tuskegee University School of Nursing in 1948 and held the position for nearly 30 years. During her time as Dean, Harvey was pivotal in establishing and offering Alabama’s first Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The program offered … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Nurses Who Have Changed the Course of History
Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Nurses Who Changed the Course of History
Mabel Keaton Staupers (February 27, 1890 – November 29, 1989) was a pioneer in the American nursing profession. Faced with racial discrimination after graduating from nursing school, Staupers became an advocate for racial equality in the nursing profession. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Nurses Who Changed the Course of History