This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two celebrating the life of Luther Christman. The podcast highlights Dr. Christman's tireless advocacy for male and minority nurses and his pioneering work in advancing nursing education. As the first dean of Rush University College of Nursing, he developed a unified pedagogical approach combining academia with clinical practice, setting a new standard for nursing education. Dr. Christman also founded the National Male Nurse Association, which became the American Assembly for Men in Nursing. The episode explores his early life, challenges faced as a male nurse, and his journey in academia, setting the stage for part two which will delve deeper into his contributions and lasting influence on the profession.

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