By Kristin Alexander Danielle Jordahl Danielle Jordahl understands nurses. She knows all about American Red Cross founder Clara Barton. And she looks up to Florence Nightingale, who influenced the work of the British Red Cross. The Bellingham nurse and newly minted board member for the Red Cross chapter serving Northwest Washington shares not only her … Continue reading For nurse Danielle Jordahl, life is about service to others
Lynn Jackson shows what National Nurses Week is all about
By Gordon Williams Lynn Jackson (left) and Denise Smith (right) are volunteer nurses serving the Red Cross in King County National Nurses Week runs from May 6-12 in 2019. The event honors the nation’s four million registered nurses — many of whom serve as volunteers or professionals with the Red Cross. One such nurse is … Continue reading Lynn Jackson shows what National Nurses Week is all about
The Historic and Modern Role of Nurses at the American Red Cross
By: Diane Toomey We’re very proud of our heritage at the American Red Cross. Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, her individual contributions during the Civil War pre-date the role we now call nursing, but Clara’s work was exactly that. She learned how to store and distribute medical items, and offered personal support to the … Continue reading The Historic and Modern Role of Nurses at the American Red Cross
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