Florence Nightingale - "The Lady with the Lamp"

Celebrate National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2013

 

There are over 3.1 million registered nurses nationwide!  

National Nurses Week begins on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday.  This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected "Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care" as the theme for 2013.

During National Nurses Week, the ANA calls attention to registered nurses (RNs) and their contributions to the health care system.  The nursing profession plays an essential role in improving patient outcomes, increasing access, coordinating care, and reducing health care costs.  Nurses are at the center of health care transformation in the United States.

Join the ANA for a free webinar on Thursday May 9th!

Innovation in Nursing Practice: Are You Leading the Charge? 



Nursing by the Numbers  - The RN Workforce
Figures on nursing employment, demographics and education, from U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior Nursing Students - Volunteer at RICI Health Fair

On Thursday April 18th, 2013, six Ashland University senior nursing students participated in a health fair at the Richland Correctional Institution (RICI).  These students and their AU clinical instructor were invited to participate by Trinity Floyd, RN, HCA of RICI. 

Students participated in the health fair as part of their Community and Global Health nursing course.  Dr. Wanda Franklin, the course instructor, provided the students with materials for posters and educational resources.  The students made two posters: one to display normal blood sugar and the other blood pressure. 

Various disciplines were represented at the health fair including dietary, vision, mental health, and drug and alcohol abuse.  Ashland University nursing students provided various health screenings and education at RICI including: blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, blood sugar, and health education.  Any abnormal readings were noted and the information was relayed to the medical team for follow up care.  The students were excited to participate in this event and enjoyed the experience immensely.

 

 Back Row: Caitlin Jones, Lucas Biddle, Lauren Hale, Nicholas Lanzer, Delia Felder

Front Row: Melessa Starnes Damoff (AU clinical faculty), Bridget Wagner