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Who were some famous Black nurses in history?

Male Nursing History

One famous male nurse of the past was James Derham. He was an African American man who worked as a nurse in New Orleans in 1783. He was able to save enough money to buy his freedom from slavery. He went on to become the first African American physician in the United States.

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6/4/2007 6:31:54 PM
P.McCartney said:

Thank God for Male Nurses
Regards Peter

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