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When Florence Nightingale was recruiting nurses, an accomplished nurse from Jamaica named Mary Seacole traveled to London but was repeatedly rejected. Seacole wrote: "Did these ladies shrink from ...

Nurses are society's healers and caretakers. They're known for being kind, considerate and gentle with their patients. However, over the years, Hollywood has showcased these professionals in a ...

LOS ANGELES - National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6, honoring the achievements and selflessness of nurses and their impact on society. The day kicks off a full week honoring nurses, ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It’s a story that’s not always at the forefront in history. Registered nurse and nurse historian Reynaldo Capucao said he wanted to unravel the “complex history” of Filipino ...

International Nurses Day 2026 will be celebrated on 12 May to honour nurses and their contribution to healthcare worldwide.

DNPs of Color note that the history of nurses of color in America is a struggle for recognition, education, job opportunities, and parity. In the introduction of The History of Racism in Nursing: a ...

Harriet Tubman statue (Photo by Christal Jordan for rolling out) National Nurses Week arrives each year from May 6 to May 12, creating space to honor the invaluable contributions nurses make to ...

National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week each year. (Green Shoot Media photo) National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends May 12, which was ...