Pat Veitenthal BSN RN: You Wanna Know What I Think?

08/05/2026

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Turn on the television or flip through a newspaper, and you might think that the U.S. desperately needs to train more nurses. Arizona has nearly 30,000 nursing vacancies, local TV stations there recently reported; Pennsylvania Republicans met in early June to discuss how to fill the state’s nursin...

08/05/2026

There was something special about walking into a hospital when nearly every nurse was dressed in crisp white.

The white uniform.
The polished white shoes.
The nursing cap that had to stay perfectly in place.

Everything looked professional, clean, and carried a sense of pride that people instantly recognized.

There were no electronic health records.
No smartphones.
No secure messaging apps.
Orders were handwritten.

Charts were stacked outside patient rooms.

Finding a lab result sometimes meant flipping through pages instead of clicking a mouse.

You memorized phone numbers instead of searching contacts.
You learned to read physician handwriting because you had no other choice.
You carried pens in every pocket because someone was always borrowing one.

Healthcare wasn't necessarily easier back then.

Patients were still sick.
Shifts were still exhausting.
Resources were still stretched.

But many nurses remember a different feeling.

More conversations at the nurses' station.
Less time staring at computer screens.
More time at the bedside.

Every generation of nursing has its own challenges, and today's nurses are doing incredible work in a healthcare system that's more complex than ever.

But for those who wore the white uniforms, paper charting wasn't just how the job got done.

It was an era they'll never forget.

What year did you start your nursing career, and what's one thing you miss most about those days?

08/02/2026

Where can we all get one of these?

08/02/2026

I’m unable to locate part one or two. If anyone does, please post it. Meanwhile, let’s be glad that one hospital at least, believes in prosecuting!

07/29/2026

Barbara L. Nichols, the first Black nurse to lead the American Nurses Association (ANA), has passed away at the age of 87. Her career, which spanned over six decades, was marked by breaking racial barriers and redefining nursing leadership.

⚖️ *Career Highlights*
- First Black president of the Wisconsin Nurses Association in 1970
- Head nurse at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Queens
- Influenced national health policy by bringing nursing to the forefront

Nichols' influence was felt far beyond any single hospital or state. Her leadership inspired nurses across the U.S. and around the world.

💡 *Legacy and Impact*
Born in Waterville, Maine, Nichols was inspired by strong nurses in her life, including a family friend who worked as a public health nurse. Her mother often joked that Nichols was destined to be a nurse from birth.

Her journey is a testament to her dedication and impact on the nursing profession.

How has Barbara Nichols’ legacy impacted your career?

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07/16/2026

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07/07/2026

Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore set to strike

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/video/registered-nurses-at-ascension-saint-agnes-hospital-in-baltimore-set-to-strike/

07/03/2026

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