Choosing a career path is never easy and there are many things that ultimately influence our final decision. Frida and I are always interested in the influences that affect a woman or man’s choice to pursue nursing as a career. Below are several stories of how these nurses chose their life profession. Susan H. Postell, […]
We came across an article about a 90-year-old nurse in West Virginia, who has been dubbed a Nurse Matriarch. Her story is inspiring. Bettie Burdette dropped out of college to go into nursing following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She received her Registered Nurse certificate in 1945, but did not get the opportunity to serve […]
When Frida and I began the Barco’s Nightingales Foundation, we set up two Advisory Boards/Councils to guide us in the important work the Foundation does each day. One of these councils, the very important Nurse Advisory Council, is comprised of some of the most influential leaders, educators, volunteers, and innovators in the nursing community today. […]
The demand for nurses who specialize in specific areas of care is growing at about the same rate as the demand for RNs. Over 100 different nursing specialties exist, each of them with different demands, settings, and schedules. Those listed here are only a few of the more popular options for those considering a career […]
Did you know that Registered Nurses (RN) is one of the largest groups in the U.S. workforce and that nursing is the fastest growing career in the country? With so many nurses and nursing students, what does this mean for the future? Continued growth! The U.S. Department of Labor’s Annual Report released in December of […]
Last February, Barco’s Uniform employee Denisse Casales joined me on my trip to Haiti. Denise described this trip as “life-changing,” saying she was so touched by the people of Haiti that she returned home determined to go back to Haiti and do all she could to help them. Denisse posted pictures of her experiences on […]
Volunteering takes many different forms, from helping patients at local hospitals and those benefited by community organizations to supporting political campaigns or serving on global medical missions. Regardless of the service, volunteering is a bit of a paradox: it takes time, has an emotional and financial cost, and can come with headaches and challenges; yet […]
I had the privilege of working in Kenya with the non-profit organization Prevention International No Cervical Cancer (PINCC). It was my first time to Africa and my second trip with PINCC. We were a small group this time, 6 of us Americans –and our Kenyan colleagues numbered about 30 in total. I was with the […]
Whether it’s your first degree or an advanced degree, Barco’s Nightingales Foundation congratulates you on your graduation and welcomes you to the honorable and respected field of nursing. Although this graduation is a landmark in your education, it’s probably not the last. Regardless, you are about to reap the benefits of one of the best […]
Barco’s Nightingales Foundation is proudly named after the pioneer of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, whose greatest life achievements included pioneering of nursing and the reform of hospitals. These were amazing feats considering that most Victorian women of her age group did not attend universities or pursue professional careers. Born in 1820 to wealth and privilege, […]