Today our hearts go out to all those impacted personally by 9/11, and especially to the medical first responders, those EMTs, nurses and doctors who worked so valiantly to provide aide while not knowing about their own families and friends.  To all who have faced tragedy, know that today and always, you are in our […]

When Frida and I began the Barco’s Nightingales Foundation, we set up two Advisory Boards/Councils to guide us in the important work the Foundation does each day.  One of these councils, the very important Nurse Advisory Council, is comprised of some of the most influential leaders, educators, volunteers, and innovators in the nursing community today.  […]

Guest Blog by Sue Averill, ONAAT Around the world there are so many people in so many places in need of medical services and healthcare education that it’s difficult to know where to you start if you want to help make a difference. One Nurse At A Time (ONAAT) was founded by nurses who recognized […]

The demand for nurses who specialize in specific areas of care is growing at about the same rate as the demand for RNs.  Over 100 different nursing specialties exist, each of them with different demands, settings, and schedules. Those listed here are only a few of the more popular options for those considering a career […]

Did you know that Registered Nurses (RN) is one of the largest groups in the U.S. workforce and that nursing is the fastest growing career in the country?  With so many nurses and nursing students, what does this mean for the future? Continued growth! The U.S. Department of Labor’s Annual Report released in December of […]

Barco’s Nightingales has partnered with Hispaniola Mountain Ministries (HMM) to build solar wells and bring clean water to thousands of people in Haiti. In addition, through HMM, we provide hot lunches for 540 children who attend a school where one of our water wells is located. Yet, this is only part HMM’s mission.  HMM also […]

I had the privilege of working in Kenya with the non-profit organization Prevention International No Cervical Cancer (PINCC). It was my first time to Africa and my second trip with PINCC. We were a small group this time, 6 of us Americans –and our Kenyan colleagues numbered about 30 in total. I was with the […]

Whether it’s your first degree or an advanced degree, Barco’s Nightingales Foundation congratulates you on your graduation and welcomes you to the honorable and respected field of nursing. Although this graduation is a landmark in your education, it’s probably not the last. Regardless, you are about to reap the benefits of one of the best […]

As we approach the Memorial Day Weekend and prepare to honor the military men and women who died in combat, we are drawn to reflect on the evolution of military nurses and the sacrifices they have made.  Here are some interesting facts about our “Angels on the Battlefield:” During the Civil War, men and women […]

It’s simple!  Go to www.pinterest.com, type in Barco’s Nightingales Foundation and there we are!  If you follow our profile and explore our boards you’ll see (and share) a wealth of information.  Here’s a sample. Want to know what medical volunteer opportunities are available? Our Volunteering Board had pins from a variety of volunteer programs with […]