2023年10月30日 · We're introduced to our heroines in 1929 when TB killed one in seven people living in the US and Europe. In New York City, white nurses began quitting in mass due to the danger. To solve the problem, city officials recruited Black nurses from across the nation, offering them housing, better compensation, and career growth opportunities.

Another pioneering African-American nurse was Jessie Sleet Scales, who in 1900 became America’s first Black public health nurse. Trained in Chicago, Scales moved to New York and, after trying unsuccessfully for months to find a job, became a district nurse for the Charity Organization Society.

2023年3月3日 · Discover 20 Black nursing leaders past and present who have made a significant impact on healthcare. By continually engaging with history, we can put into context contributions that have formed our present society. Black History Month is an opportunity to spotlight the achievements of leaders who have influenced nursing, medicine, and patient care.

2023年2月27日 · From the first black nurse to receive formal training in the United States, Mary Eliza Mahoney, to the contemporary leaders of the nursing profession, these 25 black nurses represent the trailblazers who paved the way for generations to come.

2023年2月23日 · Despite centuries of slavery, segregation, systemic inequality, and prejudice — including being denied entry into nursing schools and organizations — Black nurses have made great contributions to our profession. In this article, we’re spotlighting some of the efforts of courageous and determined Black nursing pioneers.

2025年1月27日 · Black History Month is a time to remember and recognize those who have made significant contributions to nursing and medicine. Today, around 10% of nurses in the United States identify as Black or African American with that number continuing to grow. Let's take a look at iconic nurses who broke barriers and blazed the path for future generations.

Pioneers like Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American licensed nurse in the US in 1879, paved the way for future generations by breaking down racial barriers and advocating for equality in nursing. Others were also impactful, like the founding members of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Incorporated. This organization was founded October 16, 1932 ...

Want to learn about influential African-American nurses who paved the way for modern nursing? This post is dedicated to Black History Month.

2025年1月31日 · Black or African American nurses make up approximately 6.3% of the registered nurse (RN) workforce. This is significantly lower than the 14.4% of the U.S. population that identifies as Black. Efforts to increase representation in nursing are ongoing, with the goal of creating a workforce that better reflects the communities they serve.

2024年10月25日 · The profession of nursing shares a long and prestigious history of African-American nurses who dared to break through cultural norms to offer care to their communities. Black nurses such as Harriet Tubman, Mary Eliza Mahoney, and Lillian Holland Harvey did not let the sentiments of their time prevent them from improving not only the lives of ...