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Posts Tagged ‘nursing history’

Sally Johnson (1880–1957): A Pioneer in Nursing Practice, Education, and Administration

By Andrew Glyman | May 9, 2025

Sally May Johnson’s life and career epitomize the transformative power of dedication, vision and humanity in the nursing profession.

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Remembering Ada Plumer, RN, a Visionary Yet Humble Leader in IV Nursing

By Andrew Glyman | May 5, 2025

Ada Plumer (1916 to 2007) left an indelible mark on the nursing profession through her pioneering work in intravenous (IV) therapy.

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Remembering Carole DeMille, a Forceful, Witty and Inspiring Pioneer in the Field of Infection Control

By Andrew Glyman | April 11, 2025

Carole DeMille’s name is synonymous with the establishment and advancement of infection control as a nursing profession.

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The Legacy, Courage, and Adaptability of Mass General Nurses who Served during the Vietnam War

By Andrew Glyman | November 11, 2024

The Vietnam War was a transformative period for American society, including the young nurses who found themselves on the front lines of care.

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How Mass General Nurses Have Pioneered the Field of Nursing Since 1873

By Nicoletta Valenzano, MPH | July 1, 2024

For more than a century after it was established in 1873, Mass General’s School of Nursing helped to grow the field of nursing in the US.

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Remembering Margaret Reilly, a Longtime Mass General Nurse and Pioneer in Dermatology

By Andrew Glyman | May 3, 2024

A Massachusetts General Hospital nurse for 50 years, Margaret “exemplified the best ideals of health teacher, advice-giver, and care-taker.”

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Chance Discovery Leads to New Insights on the History of Research Nurses at Massachusetts General Hospital

By Andrew Glyman | April 24, 2024

A scrapbook compiled by a former research nurse at Mass General was acquired thanks to a unique partnership between history enthusiasts.

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Remembering Elizabeth Robinson Scovil, a Pioneering Nurse, Health Communicator and Women’s Advocate

By Andrew Glyman | May 20, 2022

Scovil was one of the first nurses to be formally trained at Mass General and was a prolific author and advice columnist for women.

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