Celebrating Midwifery Week

Celebrating Midwifery Week

Midwives – Strengthening Communities The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) created National Midwifery Week to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care. This year, Midwifery Week (#NWM2023) will be celebrated October 1-7, 2023, with the theme...
History of Nurse Practitioners in the United States

History of Nurse Practitioners in the United States

The History of Nurse Practitioners in the United States: How it Started and How it’s Going The 1960s were a tumultuous time in history. Dominated by the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the decade also saw many positive...
Florence Nightingale: A Driving Force in Modern Nursing

Florence Nightingale: A Driving Force in Modern Nursing

Born to a wealthy family in 1820, Florence Nightingale chose to go into nursing during a time when nursing was not considered a well-respected career. However,  Florence Nightingale paved the path as a caring nurse and leader in her field, leaving a significant impact...
Recognizing and Managing Symptoms of Stress

Recognizing and Managing Symptoms of Stress

  A career as an advanced practice registered nurse offers many rich rewards but also has the potential to cause significant symptoms of stress. As one of the most stressful professions, healthcare finds its professionals in the top ranks of those likely to...