My name is Riley Campbell and I am a Red Cross Volunteer in Seattle, Washington. I was first introduced to the Red Cross while I was abroad in Kenya, studying for Nursing school. The Red Cross taught me skills that nursing school just couldn’t possibly teach in a text book. Once I returned to Washington … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Riley Campbell
UW student nurses teach emergency preparedness, boost their skills
By Dale Steinke Edited by Nancy Waddell Nine students from the University of Washington School of Nursing spent this fall in their community health nursing clinical rotation helping Snohomish County kids and adults be more prepared for emergencies. In the process, they built up critical knowledge they’ll need once they become nurses. “When students only … Continue reading UW student nurses teach emergency preparedness, boost their skills
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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