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Nursing: Fine Art
Florence Nightingale envisioned nursing as one of
the fine arts. She used this vision to make the
point that nursing requires as exclusive a devotion
as a painter’s or sculptor’s work. Today,
significant changes confront our nation’s health
care system. As we prepare to face these challenges,
we must keep this vision alive by encouraging
students of the highest caliber to enter this
demanding field and support them throughout their
professional careers of life long learning.
In Pennsylvania, emerging integrated delivery
systems serve the needs of more than 12 million
people. In recent years, health care providers have
worked to deliver quality care in an increasingly
complex environment that demands cost efficiency and
management of care throughout the entire life cycle.
Technology is advancing quickly and our aging
population is placing unprecedented demands on the
system. In addition, national health care costs are
consuming over 16% of the GNP. Moving to a capitated
system of payment enhances incentives to promote
health and wellness. These changes present a whole
new world of opportunities for professional nurses.
Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania has presented
close to $200,000 in scholarship moneys to
Pennsylvanians pursuing nursing education which will
prepare them to become practical nurses, registered
nurses or advance practice clinical nurses. To be
eligible, an applicant must be a Pennsylvania
resident and agree to work as a nurse in the state
following licensure.
As the responsibilities of nurses continue to grow
in the future, Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania
will work in partnership to contribute to the
success and recognition that demonstrates pride and
ownership in the profession of nursing. Our efforts
are focused on ensuring that future nurses will
receive the support and recognition necessary to
continue to provide for the healthcare needs of
Pennsylvania.
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