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Your first day on the job as an RN is an exciting and hard-earned one…and worthy of a little (okay, a lot!) of celebration. That’s the thinking that led nurse Stacey Tatroe to design a special set of scrubs four years ago for her own first day on the job. She hand-stamped them with the letters “RN” and now, thanks to her persistence and dedication, RN I.D. Scrubs are hitting stores near you! Scrubs talked to Tatroe about her nursing career, the importance of RN Scrubs and becoming a nurse entrepreneur.

Scrubs: How did you get your start as a nurse?
Stacey Tatroe: It’s funny when I think about my becoming a nurse because it was never even a consideration when I was growing up. I was always a tomboy and I had a lot of law enforcement in my family. That seemed really natural to me, so I became a police officer. I am married to a police officer, and after the birth of our first son, I decided to change careers.

I was initially drawn to nursing because of the service aspect—I think I was born with a servant’s heart—and also for the job security. It was a huge leap for me because I had never attended college and I was literally starting all over. Not to mention I was older, working and had a small child. I contemplated my options and chose to become an LPN.

Scrubs: What do you hope these scrubs will achieve for nurses in the workplace?
ST: I made my first pair of RN I.D. Scrubs to wear in celebration on my first day as an RN. I was pretty proud of my accomplishment. Upon wearing them that day, I realized that many of the doctors and others I had worked with for three years had no idea that I had been an LPN. It made me realize that nurses had been lost in the sea of scrubs in healthcare and society in general.

Scrubs are a great uniform for many reasons, and everyone from dog groomers to dental assistants want to wear them. But the nurse—the nurse needs something more. We’ve earned it. I love being a nurse. Nurses bear an insane amount of knowledge, critical thinking, education, nerves, skills, coping, decision making and much more. At the very least, we deserve a uniform designated just for us.

Nursing is the most physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually challenging profession—so much so that I struggle to find ways to describe the experience accurately to anyone outside the profession. It is a true calling. If I could wear a neon sign that flashed and pointed to me reading “I’m the nurse,” I would. RN I.D. Scrubs gives me that.

Most simply, I hope nurses wear RN I.D. Scrubs and when people look at them, they know, immediately, that they are nurses. It’s a modern take on a nurse’s uniform that unmistakably identifies them.

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Scrubs: What was the reaction from your peers?
ST: It’s a brutally honest profession where feelings, many times, are not spared. I knew when my coworkers said they loved them, they meant it. Every nurse who sees them loves them. They get it immediately. The craze they created when I initially wore them is what prompted me to pursue the patent. Now everyone is just waiting for them to become available so they can wear them, too.

Scrubs: How did you go about becoming a nurse entrepreneur?
ST: I knew it was great idea, but initially I wasn’t sure what to do with it. My first pair was made in 2007. In 2009, I bit the bullet and applied for a patent. Once my patent was pending, I Googled Cherokee scrubs, since it’s my favorite brand of scrubs. I picked up the phone and called the number listed for the corporate office; the next thing I knew, I was having a conversation with Mike Singer, CEO of Strategic Partners [owner of Cherokee Uniforms], and telling him all about my scrubs and how I was going to change the nursing uniform.

It has been a long, hard, four-year journey. Change never comes easily, but this is worth it. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat to ensure that all nurses have the opportunity to experience what I have experienced with RN I.D. Scrubs.

Scrubs: What’s in store for RN I.D. Scrubs?
ST: I think we are changing the nursing uniform. Nurses deserve it. It’s time for nurses to have a uniform that distinguishes us as the medical professionals we are and allows us to stand out to patients and coworkers.

This is phase one of RN I.D. Scrubs, which features tops in five colors. Three more colors and a unisex top will be out in August. I hope it grows from there—I would love to see an LPN version.

Stacey Tatroe, RN, BSN, is the inventor of RN I.D. Scrubs. She’s an ER nurse from Atlanta, a wife, a baseball and theater troupe mom, and PTA president.

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Every nursing specialty has its own habits and quirks…and agency nursing is no different! So what are some of the undeniable signs that you’re an agency nurse? Let us count the ways!

 
Top 10 ways you know you’re an agency nurse

10. You log more miles than an OTR (over the road) truck driver.
9. You have receipts stuck everywhere for tax purposes.
8. You have a plethora of scrubs in every color to meet different facility needs.
7. The police in six different counties know you and your car (and your medical condition of lead foot!).
6. Your bank regularly flags your account as suspicious because you work in so many cities.
5. You never make plans more than a day in advance.
4. You often cancel plans at the last minute to go to work.
3. You make more money (some of the time!) than you ever thought you could as a nurse.
2. You become the capable, confident nurse you always admired in other nurses.
1. You can kick back in your recliner to watch Live! with Kelly and Michael and tell work you’ve made “other plans” and can’t work…and you can’t get fired. (Guilty!)

What are some other ways you know you’re an agency nurse?

Rachael Rainer, LPN, works in a long-term healthcare facility as well as for two different agencies. She’s been nursing for four years, is married and has six children, all still living at home.

The video, called “Wash ‘Em,” has the whole staff dancing around the hospital and singing self-penned lyrics about the importance of hand washing. Good luck getting this one out of your head!

Before you touch your patients, you must do this one task! What are the hand washing rituals at your hospital? Let us know in the comments below.

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Nurse Jackie is back in action! Episode five of season five  – “Good Thing” – aired Sunday night. In the ep, Jackie needs the help of her friends when she finds herself nervous about her date with Frank. So Zoey and Thor help her get ready, and Eddie offers some friendly pointers.

In one of the more dramatic parts of the episode, Prentiss misdiagnoses an injured dancer. Luckily (though not always the case on Nurse Jackie), Akalitus and Coop catch his mistake before the patient leaves. In other news: Mike Cruz calls Jackie in a moment of need.

Still haven’t gotten around to kicking off season five? For a short time, Showtime will be streaming the premiere episode on their website–for free! They also have tons of fun extras on the site, including a blog and an “anatomy of Jackie” diagram that shows off all she’s been through over the course of the series.

Preview next week’s episode here:

For those devoted fans, we’ll also be here all season watching right along with you, peppering you with poll questions! This week, we want to know:

What are you most looking forward to in the storylines this season? Give us your thoughts in the comments below!

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Every week, we’re highlighting the best nursing schools in different regions of the U.S. according to their ratings in our Nurse’s Guide to Nursing Schools. This week brings us to the Midwest, where we take a look at five of the best nursing schools in the region and what each has to offer prospective students.

Schools in the Midwest roundup are in cities that range from smaller college towns to major metropolitan hubs. With each school offering different advantages, we feel there’s something for every type of nursing student, whether you’re just starting your nursing education or are going back for another degree.

Additionally, if you’ve already been through nursing school, don’t forget to rate your own school or alma mater at The Nurse’s Guide to Nursing Schools and leave comments about your personal experience to help out those who may be thinking about following in your footsteps. Got a question about a school? Leave a comment on the school’s page, and the Scrubs community will help find an answer.

1. University of Iowa College of Nursing
Iowa City, Iowa

U.S. News & World Report ranks a number of programs at the UI’s College of Nursing in the top 10 in the nation, with its Nursing Service Administration and Gerontology programs both ranked number two and the graduate program ranked at number 11 overall.

The school offers two BSN programs: One a traditional four-year program and another for RNs who want to earn their bachelor’s degree. The latter program is taught primarily through online courses. The grad program offers an MSN, PhD and DNP, each with a variety of focuses. Many can be taken as either a part-time or full-time program.

2. College of Saint Mary
Omaha, Neb.

The College of St. Mary’s undergraduate nursing education is described by the school as a “ladder.” With programs including PN, LPN-ASN, ASN and RN-BSN, students can “enter the program at various points along the ladder,” depending on previous education and work experience. Some of these programs have online options, allowing nurses to continue working while advancing their education.

The school also offers an MSN, a program consisting of both in-classroom sessions and online learning. This program is designed for students interested in obtaining certification in nursing education or an educational doctoral degree.

3. University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Ind.

All of USI’s programs for those with previous nursing experience are distance learning programs. These include the university’s RN to BSN, MSN and DNP programs. Most of these require no campus visits during the degree program.

The school also offers a traditional four-year BSN degree program for those who do not have previous nursing experience.

4. Ball State University
Muncie, Ind.

Ball State also offers a variety of online programs, including RN to BS, RN to MS, master’s and DNP. Additionally, the school has a hybrid program for its LPN transition track that combines in-class and online instruction. Finally, the school also offers a traditional four-year BSN degree.

Once primarily an industrial town, Muncie has come to be known as a college town since Ball State has become one of the largest employers in the town. Another large industry in town is healthcare, driven primarily by Ball Memorial Hospital.

5. Clarkson College
Omaha, Neb.

This year, Clarkson College is ranked as the fourth best online nursing program by U.S. News & World Report. All graduate level nursing programs at the college are completed entirely online, and 100 percent of students in the grad program are employed while they continue their education.

The school also offers BSN, RN to BSN and LPN to BSN programs. Both the RN to BSN and LPN to BSN are offered full-time or part-time, but the former is an online program, while the latter is on-campus. The BSN is an on-campus, full-time program that takes advantage of the school’s partnership with the Nebraska Medical Center, also located in Omaha.

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Where in the U.S. are LPNs receiving top pay? We’ve already covered the Midwest and West Coast; now let’s take a look at the East Coast. Keep in mind that the facts and figures are related to LPNs with approximately three years of experience, and numbers might be higher for nurses with more experience or for those in specific specialties. Either way, the figures should give you an idea of the difference in pay across different states and different areas of the country.

Did you miss our list of the top 10 best paying nursing specialties? You can read that here! Our round up of pay for new nurses (RNs) in different parts of the country? Get our list for the West Coast here, the East Coast here, the Midwest here and the South here.

Average pay (per hour) for top cities:

Portland, ME: $19.50
Burlington, VT: $19
Manchester, NH: $20
Boston, MA: $23
New York City, NY: $23
Albany, NY: $17.50
Hartford, CT: $23
Newark, NJ: $22
Philadelphia, PA: $21.50
Baltimore, MD: $20
Wilmington, DE: $21
Washington, D.C.: $20
Providence, RI: $21

Source: Nurse Zone

What LPNs are saying about working in top East Coast cities:

Portland, ME:

“In Maine, I would definately say go for the RN. Most hospitals in Maine do not employ LPNs anymore and having an RN gives you a lot more opportunities. LPNs in Maine mostly work in nursing homes, doctor’s offices, and home care.” - PICU RN

“I interviewed for a job and they offered me $22 an hour (in Waterville, Maine). It was very difficult for me to keep a straight face. I have many years of experience. I can’t imagine what they offer new nurses.” - tiddles

Burlington, VT:

“I think with experience, finding a job won’t be difficult…but finding one that pays well might be another story. Longterm care facilities seem to be hiring quite regularly, but depending on where you are moving from, it might be a pay cut for you! Good luck!” - dalgal

“I know there is a big difference in different parts of the country. I am in Vermont. I’ve been working for 6 months as a nurse in a prison. I went directly to corrections after school. I’ll give you a rough idea of what I do. I transfer orders doctors write out to the monthly M.A.R.s. I pass meds. I give shots. I dress wounds. I respond to emergencies in the units….those usually consist of someone cutting up. There are people of all ages and so you have emergencies just relating to routine health issues of an aging population. Lots of mental health issues, so guys on mental health meds, suicide attempts, and needing to keep your boundaries solid. A little kindness goes a long way. I have never felt threatened. Be sure and treat your officers with the greatest respect…they are protecting you and deserve that respect! I try to advocate for the inmates, if I notice something that they don’t seem to be getting I follow through with communicating with the doc if necessary etc.” - winsomehill

Manchester, NH:

“I work at an Assisted Living Facility in N.H. I have been there 4 years and I make $24.89. & $,75 diff, this PIB so its 20% more then what I would make if I took benefits  I have been told the starting rate for new LPNS in N.H. is around $15.00.” - Debilpn23

“I am about to graduate in December as an LPN and from what I have found it is about $33,000-40,000 depending on where you work….doc offices tend to be the lowest. I know a friend that works at a nursing home in Concord and is making close to $45,000 working nights and another is working for the government and after 1 year is up to $38,000.” - redheadlpn07

Boston, MA:

“My starting rate in Boston, MA was $23/hr. But depending what shift you work there is also shift differential. My classmate that graduated with me is making $25/hr working the 3rd shift.” - Night_Nurse06

“It depends on where you live. I live in MA and LPNs generally make $19-23 per hour as new grads.” - 1uvakindmom

New York City, NY:

“They pay $19/hr for LPNs. The only bad thing is that they do not guarantee hours–first come, first serve. Have you checked out corrections? I just had another interview at a detention center today and got the job. I’m starting orientation at another detention center tomorrow. They seem to be more willing to hire new grads right now than anyone else. The nursing homes in my area want experienced nurses.” - Nurse2bKimberly

“It may be a long search or a short one for your first job depending. I may have made life tough for myself post-grad/licensure by looking far and wide rather than in my own backyard. Go with the network you have to land your first job. I think after you get experience (1-2 years) it will be much easier to find jobs through the posts online. But don’t waste your time. I probably sent in somewhere between 100-200 apps during 10 months of fruitless searching until I landed a job through a friend and his family contact at a psych hospital. In fact I got the job offer as I was filling out the application! It can be brutal for new grads right now as you probably know. Lesson learned: Start from where you are and who you know.” - Pedal

Albany, NY:

“I work at Albany Med…was hired into critical care. It is a wonderful hospital. Large level 1 trauma center, teaching hospital. The medical college is attached. There are a lot of students, residents, fellows, etc…The environment fosters learning, which is so important for us newbies. Everyone (nurses, docs, rrts) are all willing to teach because that is the hospital’s culture. It is an extremely diverse hospital. There are many Filipinos, as the CNO began a recruitment program for bachelor’s-prepared nurses directly from the Philippines. There are many resources available (vs. the lack thereof in smaller hospitals). For this reason, everyone is truly working as a team. Orientation is very thorough. AMC wants to make sure their new nurses are not only happy, but also fully prepared and trained to be safe/competent nurses. They have just aided a “nurse residency” program for additional support during new nurse’s first year. The pay is good for the area. Rent in the Albany area ranges from $600-1000/mo. based on what you’re looking for. Albany is cheap. It is nothing like NYC area. If you are not having luck getting a job downstate, definitely visit Albany and consider coming up here. Albany Med is a great hospital to get experience. I have a friend who relocated from Manhattan after not being able to land a hospital job after graduation. The hospital interviewed her over the phone and offered her the job, also offering her the opportunity to come up here, see the area, her unit, and shadow for a couple of hours. They were very accommodating. Good luck!” - NS Superhero

“I started there in June 2005 at 20.50/hour. Albany area hospitals are abusive with their nurse pay- even after the lawsuit.” - notamurse

Hartford, CT:

“It was hard to find work as a new grad in Connecticut, it took me 3 months to finally find a job. I filled out an application for every nursing home in my area. It helped to follow up on every application I filled out. Be persistent or you are just a name on a piece of paper. I laugh now, but I can remember feeling like a phone stalker! Once you have gained a year of experience, things will be easier.” - ChristinP

“The reason why many new LPN grads cannot find a job is because most went to school without any direct patient care experience. I am currently a phlebotomist, but I am going to take an LPN class reimbursed by the hospital that I currently work at. In Connecticut, LPNs are in great need but since there are many more people attending RN courses, LPNs just shrink in comparison as far as education goes. The only reason why I am taking an LPN class is because my GPA is lower than what is accepted in nursing school, and frankly, I hate school, and will settle for $28 an hour at a nursing home, and feel I have a great job without re-taking classes over, and attending more college. I have taken most of my science classes and all my english classes. I was told since I have prior experience in an in-patient and out-patient hospital setting that getting an LPN job somewhere else or in my current facility will be quite easy.” - Newmanhax

Newark, NJ:

“There is definitely no nursing shortage in NJ. A friend of mine is a recruiter for a NJ healthcare system, they are having no issue whatsoever filling open nursing positions with BSN and/or experienced nurses. She said for some positions they have over 100 applications. Between private/for-profit schools and the public vocational schools there are hundreds of new LPN graduates each year (some schools multiple times per year). Hospitals haven’t been hiring LPNs in NJ for 10+ years. Since there are many RN graduates in NJ, many hospital/healthcare facilities are preferring to hire BSN graduates rather than ASN graduates simply because they can. LPN salaries vary too from $18/hr (~$37,000 yr) to significantly higher depending on the job setting, location (say Monmouth County vs. Hunterdon or Salem County) and experience.” - JustBeachyNurse

“Just be aware that the $30,000/yr is more likely to be a starting salary as a new grad LPN $50,000/yr is more likely an experienced LPN and is relative to where they are working (environment as well as demographics). There are definitively more job opportunities as well as opportunities for growth with an RN-BSN than as an LPN. With the current market many nursing homes/skilled nursing facilities are hiring RNs over LPNs simply because they can. Most counties have a public LPN program (generally in the county vocational-technical school but some are based in the county college) in the $6-10K range. Start looking now as some programs applications start 6-10 months in advance of program start.” - JustBeachyNurse

Philadelphia, PA:

“Erie, PA – The hospitals in this area that hire LPNs start around $12.00 an hour, LTC pays higher around $16.50 an hour.” - ky24

“Here in Lebanon, PA as a new LPN my base rate is 16.50. I’ll be second shift so I’ll get the extra dollar differential.” - Brookenicole84

“I guess it depends of what part of Pennsylvania you are in. My first job out of LPN school was $22.50 in Assisted Living and I am now making $26.00, I even have a pool job making $32.05 at a nursing home.” - NURSE_COCO

“$20.36/hr in LTC for 3-11 shift with benefits-full time, in Pittsburgh, PA. Right now I have 15 residents, and I won’t ever have any more than 25. The unit I work on is a rehab unit, so I see a lot of S/P knee replacements, hip replacements, etc. I’ve been there for 6 weeks and so far, so good.” - luv_a_nurse

Baltimore, MD:

“Yes, the overwhelming majority of hospitals here have stopped employing LPNs in order to comply with “magnet status.” However, LPNs are very much needed in all ancillary services outside of hospitals. I used to work in the corporate finance and IT fields before deciding to become a nurse. I had two choices, go to LPN school for 12 months or a local ADN program for 24 months at the shortest (with possible wait listing after prereqs).” - SushiJoe

“Try the Golden Living Center in Westminster, MD, they do hire new grads sometimes. The website is www.goldenlivingcenters.com This company of facilities in different states and I think there are about four facilities in Maryland. Also, try University Specialty Hospital in Baltimore, MD. It is a subacute hospital. They do sometimes take new grads. This hospital is a part of University of Maryland Medical System. About 4yrs ago the starting pay at those to places were about $19-20.75/hr. University Specialty pays about $20.75/hr day shift and $3 for night shift. This Specialty hospital back then have a Med-Surg, Vent and Traumatic Brain Injury units. Also, I think maybe North West Hospital in Randallstown hire LPN sometimes.” - wannab06

Wilmington, DE:

“If you have an LPN license, you will have difficulty finding employment in any Delaware hospital. Many of the LTC and rehab facilities hire LPNs and pay pretty well (for Delaware). Try sites like Monster, HotJobs and CareerBuilder to find these jobs.” - Luvelyone

“Well, it depends on your location in DE, although it is not hard to commute, DE is quite small. However, the gas prices might slap you  . OK, try Christiana Hospital, Bayhealth (Kent and Milford), Beebe, Tanticoke. That’s all I can think of now. If you have a DE license you can practice in MDalso…they are compact states. So you can also get a job at Union Hospital, Chester River, Pennisula Regional, etc. It’s also best to check online.” - prettysoldier

Washington, D.C.:

“Here in Balto. our LPN rates are in the neighborhood of low 20 to mid 20s with benefits depending on experience. Some of my friends that were doing PRN in LTC started at $28 right out of school. DC is probably comparable, possibly a bit higher.” - Jules A

“$18.66/hour – grossed $39,500 in 2011. Northern Virginia 20 minutes from Washington D.C. I’m an ER LPN who manages the express care/fast track department with a patient load of 8.” - miwachiru123

Providence, RI:

“Rhode Island: Associate Degree RN- 8 years experience -29.00 per diem. Usually rates are between $26-30 for longterm care. Med tech make about 11.00-12.00 at my place and CNAs start at 9.00 and go up to 13.00. Salaries can vary quite a bit in RI for LTC, we have many nursing homes. I can’t quote any Rhode Island hospital salaries.” - Schmoo1022

“I am currently making $16.30 an hour at a small nursing home in Rhode Island. Looking through the ads in the papers, LPNs in Rhode Island can make between $12-almost $20 an hour at nursing homes out here. I’m not sure about the hospitals though. I live in Connecticut, and I know the nursing home where my grandmother is the LPNs make about $16.50. I started out at $15, and then got a .30 raise.” - NMB22

Live and work on the East Coast? Share with the Scrubs community what you think about your area in the comments below.

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The recent incident at Glenwood Gardens in California has hopefully spurred nurses and administrators across the nation to improve their caregiver roles and policies related to end-of-life situations.

These events remind us once again of the importance of having end-of-life affairs in order BEFORE the end of life. Communicating these desires should be neither time-consuming nor costly.

Patients and caregivers alike may view addressing end-of-life desires with reluctance at best. Many facilities include a “Yes/No” question on the admission interview about having a living will, but rarely is any follow-up provided for those who answer “No.”

I recently came across a website, Good End of Life, that provides a simple approach to items that need to be addressed concerning end-of-life. Nurses should review this site for themselves and their patients for the following reasons:

1. It’s easy to navigate and understand.

Easy-to-understand means less time lost trying to figure out legal jargon. This site is appropriate for elderly clients and those who can read on a 5^th to 8^th grade level.

2. Good End of Life sells nothing.

No worries about scams. No worries about overpaying for services. It’s just basic information, free PDF worksheets that open in browser windows and a few links to other sites for more research.

3. The website includes more than just end-of-life suggestions and documents.

A panicked trip to the ER can result in little to no information being available to the ER staff about you or your health history. This site offers a free Medical Summary worksheet (Excel file requires download) that can be filled out and stored in case of emergency.

4. The author welcomes input from clients and caregivers alike.

Current information is valuable, but no one person can keep up with it all the time. Based on your experiences, consider helping to improve this website by sending an email to the contact person listed on the site. Nurses have such widely varied experiences that we are ideal professionals to speak up on how to improve end-of-life care for the majority of the population.

Having a patient’s end-of-life choices in written form is not only beneficial to the patient, but also to the family and professional caregivers. We should all encourage each other and our patients to address this need to avoid unnecessary end-of-life anxiety.

Does your facility have a procedure in place to address the needs of those who do not currently have living wills? Tell us in the comments!

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Rose Oplado and a coworker at her hospital in the Philippines were excited to get their new uniforms. We approve, gals!

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Emily is a nursing student at Flinders University in Australia. She’s got lots of school and shift photos on her stream, but we especially love this shot, where she’s suited up for a day working in infection control.

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Devon is a British nurse who, upon shooting this photo, was completing a double shift. We commend anyone who still looks this good after 16 hours!

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Little nurse Reese wants to grow up and be in the same profession as her big sister Ruey. She’s got the look!

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James Derham caught our eye after popping up on several lists of famous nurses throughout history. Though he was never formally trained as a nurse or doctor, he has an inspiring story as a caregiver and had a real dedication to medicine.

Derham was born into slavery in Philadelphia in 1757. Over the course of his younger years, he was owned by three doctors. The third, a physician named Dr. Robert Love, encouraged him to go into medicine and helped to train him. Derham began working for Dr. Love, predominantly as a medical assistant and apothecary, and by 1783 was able to purchase his freedom with his earnings. In doing so, he became the first African-American to formally practice medicine in the United States. This is especially unique because he never received any type of medical degree.

Derham was able to open his own medical practice in New Orleans and by age 26 was earning more than $3,000 a year. During this time, Derham visited his hometown and met with Dr. Benjamin Rush, who is known as the father of American medicine. Impressed with his skills and personality, Rush encouraged him to move back to Philadelphia and bring his practice with him. It was there that Derham would go on to become an expert on throat diseases and the relationship between climate and disease.

Rush said of Derham, “I have conversed with him upon most of the most acute and epidemic diseases of the country where he lives and was pleased to find him perfectly acquainted with the modern simple mode of practice on these diseases. I expected to have to suggest some new medicines to him but he suggested many more to me.”

Derham disappeared after 1802, and his fate from that time forward is unknown.

What other historical nurses inspire you? Let us know in the comments!

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