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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2021 · 8 MIN

Saga – Linda Richards

from NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted · host National League for Nursing

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Linda Richards. Linda Richards was the first professionally trained American nurse, known for her pioneering efforts in nursing education and hospital administration. She developed one of the first hospital medical records systems and established training schools for nurses across the United States and Japan. Richards also served as the first president of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses, now known as the National League for Nursing. Her legacy continues to influence nursing education and the promotion of excellence in the profession.Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Linda Richards. Linda Richards was the first professionally trained American nurse, known for her pioneering efforts in nursing education and hospital administration. She developed one of the first hospital medical records systems and established training schools for nurses across the United States and Japan. Richards also served as the first president of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schoo...

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