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FROM THE DEAN
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                                                                                                                                                     One of the silver linings of the COVID-19
                                                                                                                                                     pandemic has been increased recognition
                                                                                                                                                     of nurses and the depth and breadth of
                                                                                                                                                     our work. From researcher to clinician,
                                                                                                                                                     infectious disease specialist to social
                                                                                                                                                     justice advocate, nurses are diverse,
                                                                                                                                                     and we wear uniforms that are hardly    public health measures, has served as a
                                                                                                                                                     one-size-fits-all.                    media spokesperson for mask wearing,
                                                                                                                                                                                           social distancing, and handwashing
                                                                                                                                                     In “The Anatomy of a Hopkins Nurse”   (Page 29). And Vinciya Pandian, a world-
      2                                                                                                                                              (Page 24), we take a microscope to the   renowned researcher on the use of                 1
                                                                                                                                                     inner workings of Hopkins Nurses      ventilators, worked quickly to safeguard
                                                                                                                                                     and shine a light on the diverse roles,   both COVID patients and health care
                                                                                                                                                     backgrounds, cultures, and experiences   personnel (Page 29).
                                                                                                                                                     that make up our profession. We dive into
                                                                                                                                                     the anatomy of Keith Boettiger (Page 51),   Whether you’re a nurse practitioner or a
                                                                                                                                                     an alumnus who has used his nursing   clinical nurse specialist (Page 26), or still
                                                                                                                                                     background to ensure quality control of   en route to your final nursing destination,
                                                                                                                                                     medical devices for people with chronic   one thing that binds us together is a
                                                                                                                                                     pain. And within Beatrice Marseille (Page   calling to heal, help, and make a difference
                                                                                                                                                     25), we see an anatomy so diverse it ranges   to families and communities. We each
                                                                                                                                                     from entrepreneur to service coordinator   live for a unique purpose, and yet we’re all
                                                                                                                                                     to preceptor. You can even chart your own   under the umbrella we call nursing. It’s
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                                                                                                                                                     anatomy as a nurse.                   what makes our profession one of the best
                                                                                                                                                                                           and most influential. The opportunities
                                                                                                                                                     And it’s also our diversity that has given us   are boundless, and no two anatomies are
                                                                                                                                                     the strength and resolve to stay courageous   the same.
                                                                                                                                                     and committed during the COVID-19
                                                                                                                                                     pandemic. We are sincerely proud of two   Please enjoy the issue.
                                                                                                                                                     awards in this area: The HEED Award for
                                                                                                                                                     Diversity (Page 11) and a recognition as
                                                                                                                                                     a Best School for Men in Nursing (Page
                                                                                                                                                     13). As our world continues to deal with                                                  MAGAZINE.NURSING.JHU.EDU
                                                                                                                                                     the ripple effects of this unprecedented
                                                                                                                                                     virus, Hopkins Nurses are using their
                                                                                                                                                     expertise to make an impact. Jason Farley,   Patricia M. Davidson
                                                                                                                                                                                           PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN
                                                                                                                                                     an outspoken advocate for common-sense   Dean, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
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