by oaapn | Aug 9, 2016 | Education, General
Marsha Siegel began her nursing career in 1977 when she completed an associate degree in nursing at Floyd College, University of Georgia in Rome. She quickly became a leader industry as the Department Director for Perinatal Services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater...
by oaapn | May 24, 2016 | General
1. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE 1820–1910 Known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” Florence worked to reform the British military health system, sanitation, military health and hospital planning. 2 CLARA BARTON 1821–1912 Clara began nursing at the age of 11 and founded the...
by oaapn | Mar 14, 2016 | General
Nursing has evolved and changed over time. It would not be what it is today without many influential, dedicated and hardworking nurses. We are excited to share several nurses that have impacted our profession for centuries, some you may know and some you may not. Each...
by oaapn | Aug 4, 2015 | Education
There are few nurse practitioners today that do not recognize the name Fitzgerald. It has become synonymous with their education. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) has helped more than 75,000 nurse practitioners prepare for and obtain certification, while...
by oaapn | May 12, 2015 | General
Often called “the founder of nursing”, Florence Nightingale was born to a wealthy family in Italy, 1820. At the age of 24, she felt a calling to care for the sick and the poor. While many know she had an impact on nursing, many may not know how significant that impact...
