Frieda Paton, RN
Frieda Paton is a registered nurse. Her career path leading to working at a national nurse's association and as a nurse educator inspired her passions for research, writing, professional development and nursing issues.
Nurses Among Heroes in California Wildfires
Besides the firefighters and police officers, many nurses, doctors, and paramedics also courageously put their own lives on the line for the safety and needs of their patients during the California fires.
Declaration of Astana: A Landmark Commitment to Universal Health Coverage
All member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) made a renewed commitment to primary health care (PHC) as the way to achieve universal health coverage when they unanimously endorsed the Astana Declaration.
New Online Resource for ‘Prescribing Exercise’ to Your Patients
A resource is now available to help health care professionals to start conversations and advise their patients about physical activity.
Court Finds Indian Army’s Practice as ‘Gender Discrimination’
The Indian Professional Nurses Association (IPNA) filed a plea against the Indian Army challenging their exclusion of men from nursing in the Indian Army.
University of Maine Steps Up to Address Nursing Shortage
The University of Maine has come up with a wide-reaching plan to do something about the looming nursing workforce crisis in the state of Maine.
School Nurse: Everything You Need to Know About School Nursing
Considering a career in school nursing? Here's what you need to know:
World Mental Health Day: Student Nurses, Here’s What You Need to Know About Mental...
Nursing students have high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression which could develop into mental health problems.
Nurses Are Key to Preventing Health Effects of Sedentary Lifestyle
Nurses who are on their feet all day might seldom consider the health risks of sedentary behavior.
Nurse Practitioner: Everything You Need to Know
Nurse practitioners are nurses who have at least a Master’s degree as well as certification which allows them to practice beyond the usual scope of registered nurses.
Clara Louise Maass: Heroic Nurse Who Gave Her Life for Yellow Fever Research
In seven pain-wrecked days, yellow fever killed Clara Louise and it was her own doing.
