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We recently received the Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times Impact Report and felt compelled to share the tremendous effect camp has on the lives of children fighting cancer. We salute everyone who makes these opportunities possible. ~Michael and Frida Donner We had an eventful year with campers and counselors alike excited to spend a […]

One of the most important aspects of the work our partner, ReSurge International undertakes is the visiting educator program. Through this program, expert volunteer medical professionals go to developing countries and give hands-on training to local medical personnel. This training extends their impact and helps ensure treatment continues to reach as many people as possible, […]

The field of nursing never stops improving and evolving, which is one reason nurses are called on to continually accept more responsibilities for the lives in their care. Here are just a few of the major trends nurses are working through in 2016. Preventive and Integrative Healthcare. Employee wellness programs are increasing in number and […]

Every so often people come into our lives who are incredibly inspirational. Hilda Zuniga was one of those people. Hilda joined us on the Barco’s Nightingales Foundation Walk for Kids. It was one of her favorite activities as she loved our Foundation and the work we did in helping others. She knew that in walking […]

Critical care nurses are required to treat patients facing a wide range of health issues from cardiac issues, traumas, respiratory failure and brain injuries. For those considering this area of medicine here are a few things to think about before deciding. Are you inquisitive? Do you enjoy learning about and using new technologies? Critical care […]

At Barco’s Nightingales Foundation, we are proud to salute nurses and nursing students across the globe.  Because nurses’ stories are rarely told, each month we feature the personal stories of men and women in the nursing field.  We share their daily struggles and successes and their unconditional commitment to their profession and their patients. In […]

Frida and I wish to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made the 2016 Barco’s Nightingales Foundation Walk for Kids a huge success. First, we want to acknowledge the volunteers and staff who worked behind the scenes for months to prepare, organize, promote and manage the thousands of details that go into making this […]

We read this interview in the Stanford University Nursing News Quarterly  and wanted to share it in the hopes that it inspires you and those you know to embrace the profession of nursing. ~Michael and Frida Donner Q. What called to you about the nursing profession/what was it that had you choose this career? A. […]

Barco’s Nightingales Foundation depends upon a diverse group of dedicated professionals who serve on our Advisory Board. These individuals share their guidance and life experiences enabling us to remain focused on our mission. We would like to introduce you to the newest members of the esteemed group. Mike Dowling, senior vice president manager at City […]

Reflecting Gratefully for the Partnership and Impact of Michael and Frida Donner and the Barco’s Nightingales Foundation By Jeff Whisenant, President and CEO, ReSurge International About this time last year, I was honored and humbled to be selected as the new CEO of ReSurge International. Since joining the organization in July, I have had the opportunity to […]