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Nursing history: The first African-American to practice medicine in the U.S.

James Derham purchased his freedom in 1783 by working as a medical assistant…and eventually was able to open his own medical practice. Though he was never formally trained as a nurse or doctor, he’s a true inspiration.

Real nurses: Our favorite Instagram images of the week…featuring male nurses!

Real nurses: Our favorite Instagram images of the week…featuring male nurses!

Check out five of our favorite Instagram shots of the week. This time around, we’re putting the spotlight on male nurses!

The nurse’s heart: poems, stories, quotes

The nurse’s heart: poems, stories, quotes

When asked what the most important tool in their workday is, every great nurse would surely answer, “My heart.” Here, a touching tribute to all of the nurses we know and love.

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5 nursing stereotypes debunked

Our society is FILLED with preconceived notions about nurses and nursing. Which of these outdated and inaccurate depictions is the silliest?

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WATCH: Unbelievable hospital scenes from TV

Docs pushing gurneys and doing science experiments with young patients? Nurses doing nothing but looking pretty and tottering about in high heels? Laugh at these priceless clips from Dr. Kildare, Marcus Welby, Doogie Howser, Grey’s, House and more!

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The masculinity of men in nursing

No, after I passed my boards, the masculinity police did not confiscate my “man card.”

Expressions: A stand-up kind of nurse

Expressions: A stand-up kind of nurse

Did you hear the one about the nurse who’s a comic? Read about him here!

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True (and funny!) stories from real nurses

Take a minute to enjoy (and share) this collection of cute anecdotes from nurses around the globe.

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10 ways you know there’s a male nurse on the unit

Admit it…male nurses come in especially handy when it’s time to move patients. And they’re usually awfully gracious about helping, thank goodness!

Historic nursing uniforms: the good, the bad and the ugly

Historic nursing uniforms: the good, the bad and the ugly

What is it with old-time nurses dressing like nuns? Find out why nurses of the 19th century were clad in a full-length “shield” of fabric…

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Male nurses and the doctor’s favorite myth

So, do doctors treat a male nurse differently than a female nurse?

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The top 10 nurse myths that need to go away!

This particular top 10 list is one I like to call, the “Here’s what we are not and what we DON’T DO” list.

Great summer scrubs styles for men

Great summer scrubs styles for men

It’s time to clean out your closet and replace frayed, stained and well-worn items with cool and comfortable tops and pants.

“Have you heard the one about the nurse who…?”

“Have you heard the one about the nurse who…?”

Stories about nurses are as old as the profession itself. Here, the truth and nothing but the truth about eight oft-told tales.

5 things a male nurse should never say to a female nurse

5 things a male nurse should never say to a female nurse

5 “I warned you” tips from blogger Sean based on years of experience deep in the trenches!