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[2] Lenora Bodway called pinning ceremonies symbolic of "initiation into the brotherhood and sisterhood of nurses" and remarked that they are "often more personally meaningful than the graduation ceremony". [2] Historically, a nursing pin symbolizes an educated nurse who is prepared to serve society as a healthcare professional. [1]
As the number of nursing schools increased, so did the need for unique caps. Each nursing school decided to design their own style of nurse's cap. Some became very elaborate and some were even different shapes. Because each school had their own cap, it became very easy to determine from which school the nurse had graduated. [1]
The focus of the study was women's health, especially the long term adverse effects of oral contraceptives. [6] The sample population contained females within the age range of 25–42, employed as nurses, from 14 U.S. States. [5] Data collected included the brand of pill and length of use. [5]
Lystra Gretter and a Committee for the Farrand Training School Grace for Nurses in Detroit, Michigan created the pledge in 1893. Gretter, inspired by the work of Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, credited the pledge to the work of her committee, but was herself considered "the moving spirit behind the idea" for the pledge. [1] [2]
A young woman modeling a 'naughty nurse' costume with plastic 'syringe' and high heel sandals illustrates the stereotype of sexualized female nurses. A stereotype is a widely held and fixed notion of a specific type of person and is often oversimplified and can be offensive. [1]
Nursing is a female-dominated profession in many countries; according to the WHO's 2020 State of the World's Nursing, approximately 90% of the nursing workforce is female. [52] For instance, the male-to-female ratio of nurses is approximately 1:19 in Canada and the United States. [53] [54] This ratio is matched in many other countries.
In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: BU. DI ...
In 2009, the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines released a report showing the top 20 nursing schools in the country, based on the average passing rates on nursing board examinations. The top 20 nursing schools in the Philippines with 1000 or more examinees are the following: Silliman University, 96.57%; Saint Louis University, 95.42%