NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Lillian Wald. Lillian Wald is recognized for founding community health nursing and establishing the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, which served children, families, and the poor. Her advocacy led to the introduction of public nursing in schools, promoting health care access and inclusivity. Wald's cont...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Dorothea Dix. Dorothea Dix is renowned for her advocacy for people with mental illness, leading to the establishment of the first generation of American mental health institutions. She played a pivotal role during the Civil War as the Superintendent of Army Nurses for the Union Army, setting high standards for nursin...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Mary Elizabeth Carnegie. Dr. Carnegie was a pioneering nurse educator and civil rights activist who broke down racial barriers in the nursing profession. She established the first baccalaureate nursing program at Hampton University and was the first black nurse to serve on the board of a state nursing association in...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Florence Nightingale. Known as the lady with the lamp, Nightingale revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War by improving hygiene practices and reducing infection rates. Her publication "Notes on Nursing" laid the foundation for modern nursing education and emphasized the distinct knowledge required for...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Mary Eliza Mahoney. Mary Mahoney was the first black graduate from an American nursing school and a passionate advocate for the rights of black nurses, working to eliminate racial barriers and discrimination. She co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses to support black nurses and promote inclus...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Carolyn Van Blarcom. Carolyn Van Blarcom was the first American nurse to become a licensed midwife and played a pivotal role in implementing the use of silver nitrate to prevent neonatal blindness. She established the first midwifery school in the United States and led efforts to reform midwifery care standards. Her...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Dr. Amber Young-Brice and Dr. Kristina Dreifurst. They discuss their study on grit among Black pre-licensure nursing students, highlighting the importance of perseverance and long-term goals in overcoming challenges. The conversation delves into the historical and ongoing lack of diversity in nursing education and the profe...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Dr. Karen Frith. Dr. Frith discusses her work on the 20-year synthetic biology research map and its implications for vaccine development, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. She highlights the interdisciplinary nature of her research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where collaboration with engi...

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Dr. Robin Dewald. The discussion explores how Socratic questioning can enhance online learning in nursing education, emphasizing the importance of asking purposeful questions to foster critical thinking and engagement. Dr. Dewald explains how Socratic methods align with the scientific method and nursing practices, encouragi...