Care of Others - Sigma offers members an opportunity to reflect Sigma’s inclusive, integrated art-and-science of nursing approach to developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve health care everywhere as we mobilize our skills, expertise, and experiences in our day-to-day lives and connect with others to transform global healthcare.
Which issues tug at your heart?
Here are some examples from nursing history:
Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail
Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail was an unyielding advocate for justice, cultural preservation, and equitable healthcare especially for the entire Native American community. A Midwife for 30 years, she helped establish and secure tribal and federal funding to allow Native Americans to enter the nursing profession, increased access to hospitals, and fought involuntary sterilization. She challenged systemic injustices and amplified unheard voices as a powerful symbol of resilience and change. 2002 NLN Hall of Fame, President's Award 1962
Mary Eliza Mahoney
In 1879 America's first black professional nurse graduated in New England as one of only three persons in her class to complete the rigorous 16-month program. Her legacy is a testament to the power of determination, compassion, and unyielding dedication in nursing. Her groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire generations of healthcare professionals, reminding us of the profound differences one individual can make in the lives of others. The prestigious biennial Mary Mahoney Award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions in fostering interracial relationships. 1976 NLN Hall of Fame
Annie Damer
Most well-known nurse in 1915 USA. Annie’s remarkable leadership secured legal recognition of the nursing profession. Trailblazing, she served as the second president of the Nurses' Associated Alumnae, now the ANA. She showed dedication to advancing educational standards and promoting public health care for tuberculosis patients and the temperance movement as a public health issue. 1998 NLN Hall of Fame