Gotcha Covered contributor and nurse veteran Diane Carlson Evans guests on NurseTalk
The media is abuzz about the recent decision by the Department of Defense to allow women to be in combat. As a part of this national dialogue, producer Pattie Lockard of. . . read more
Gotcha Covered ties together with Sybarisa
When I recently had dinner in Nashville with Isabel Bernardo, founder of Sybarisa, I gifted her with Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection. I had no idea she. . . read more
Letter of thanks from Rosemary Kamunya
This letter was received via: TNAP web site, from Rosemary Kamunya, proprietor of the WAKA Continuing Medical Education Center, built in part with funds from TNAP, through. . . read more
Burning Bush Inc. completes, mission, dissolves
News today from Burning Bush Inc., the designated recipient of TNAP donor and royalty funds, includes the decision by the BBI board to end its work in Kenya. TNAP is pleased. . . read more
Post-graduation update from Jocelyn Macharia
Writing from Kenya, Jocelyn Macharia, who recently completed her masters in community and pastoral counseling from the University of Wales, says “The group that I was. . . read more
Wonderful news from Jocelyn Macharia
(This is an excerpt from a letter sent to Poppy Buchanan from Jocelyn Macharia, who entered graduate school in Kenya on May 25, 2009, with funding assistance from The Nurses. . . read more
Apron Museum visit chronicled
For those of you who have Facebook, check this out Thanks, Carolyn. Eager to hear more news!
All aprons donated to Apron Museum
May 30, 2012 Frances Edwards, Marilyn McAtee, and Ginger Manley, three contributors to Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection, traveled from Nashville, TN to. . . read more
Linda Mabry cooks for Presbyterian missionary
Gotcha Covered contributing writer, Linda Mabry, recently was photographed wearing her TNAP logo apron while cooking for her church women’s circle in Florida for a. . . read more
The 50th Nurse
When I was putting together Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection from 2006 through the middle of 2009, I begged and pleaded with my VUSN ’66 classmates to. . . read more
Apron adopters reunite with their aprons
On Oct. 22, 2011 twelve of the 49 nurses who adopted aprons met in Nashville and were reunited with their adoptive apron long enough for a photo shoot. Sometime in 2012 it is. . . read more
Gotcha Covered available through Barnes & Noble
Who knew that Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection is available online through Barnes & Noble? By sheer accident I discovered today that it is, which means. . . read more
Frances Edwards receives Lifetime Achievement award
Nashville, TN During the recent Salute to Nurses ceremony, sponsored by the Tennessean newspaper, Frances M. Edwards received the Lifetime Achievement award. In an interview. . . read more
Progress Report from Jocelyn Macharia April 2011
April 13, 2011 I hope (all) members of TNAP are fine. Me and my family here in Kenya are doing well. I have been very busy with school assignments, and. . . read more
Death of W.A. Maloney
W. A. (“Dub) Maloney, husband for 64 years of Katherine Maloney, whose aprons provided the inspiration for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection, died on. . . read more
Gotcha Covered receives positive review from Writer's Digest
Writer’s Digest likes Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection
read moreSad news from Central Kenya
Eustace Kamunya dies suddenly Dec. 27, 2010.
read moreProgress Report from Jocelyn Macharia January 2011
Jocelyn writes: “I have just finished January semester and the hand of God has been guiding me. The next semester will be in May 2011 then. . . read more
Jocelyn Macharia receives "distinction" for graduate paper
Oct. 18, 2010 Jocelyn Macharia, whose graduate education in Community Pastoral Care and HIV/AIDs is being partially funded through the royalties received from sales of. . . read more
One year anniversary of Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection
Oct. 15, 2010 It has been almost a year since Gotcha Covered was chosen by the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Alumni Association as its choice for a gift to bestow. . . read more
Nashville Association of Women Business Owners help celebrate TNAP
At the June meeting of NAWBO, Ginger Manley, founder of TNAP, shared with these women business owners in Nashville about ways she and others have helped women business owners. . . read more
Link to Scrapbook Pictures just discovered
One never knows where something will turn up. Today, while surfing for something else, I ran across a scrapbook page of photos from our book launch party last October on the. . . read more
Gotcha Covered featured at Book Fair
May 15 found Suzanne Blievernicht sharing a table with her daughter, author Melanie Blievernicht (Divorce is Only Human, 2010) at the Women Writers Book Fair, a benefit for. . . read more
Update from Jocelyn Macharia (May 2010)
I am fine and doing well, but very busy writing my research. We had a good time with Poppy, her daughter and her grand children. I am still . . . read more
Nurse Zone features The Nurses Apron Partnership in recent story
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VU Alumni Magazine Spotlights Gotcha Contributor Linda Mabry
The Spring issue of Vanderbilt Alumni Magazine features Linda Mabry’s story, “Look for Us in the Kitchen,” excerpted from her literary piece in our book. We. . . read more
The Young Meat Stacker by Avis Smith
Continuing along the thread of Avis Smith, here’s part two. (To read part one, click here) “When I left hospital pharmacy and entered the South Australian. . . read more
Avis Smith and aprons
One of the great joys of this venture into apron-ology has been the opportunity to meet some wonderful new friends. Among my treasured new friends is Dr. Avis Smith, formerly. . . read more
Landmark Booksigning
Seven Gotcha Covered contributors enjoyed an afternoon of great fellowship and story swapping in this wonderful treasure of a book store in downtown Franklin. We were pleased. . . read more
If Old Aprons Could Talk
Marta Strong has fond memories of times spent with her apron-clad grandmother. Enjoy her story submitted, along with an illustrative photo, after she had learned about. . . read more
Thanks from WAKA Continuing Medical Education Center
I want to sincerely thank the entire Nurses’ Apron Partnership for all the assistance you sent through Poppy. The books, supplies, BP Machines among other items were. . . read more
Landmark Booksigning set for April 18
Sunday afternoon April 18, 2010 from 3-5:00 Landmark Booksellers in downtown Franklin, TN, will host a book signing and reception for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and. . . read more
Thelma Harmon's Sew and Sew Journey
In late October, 2009, Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, TN, hosted a book signing and reception for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection. Among. . . read more
Poppy Buchanan leaves for Central Kenya
April 1, 2010—This morning Poppy Buchanan and six of her family members left for 10 days in Central Kenya. Since early February Poppy has been recruiting donated. . . read more
Maury County Presbyterian Women: "Legacy of the Apron"
On Saturday March 27, 2010 the Maury County (TN) Presbyterian Women gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia for their spring cluster meeting. Almost 100 women from. . . read more
"Seven are given their diplomas Thurs," headlined The Anderson (S.C.) Daily Mail
Marta Strong cherishes the memory of her late mother-in-law, Minnie Caudle Strong, who was one of the proud graduates pictured in this photo taken just before the graduation. . . read more
Mrs. Graham, UK registered nurse, passes away
Mrs. May Graham, a retired nursing officer at a psychiatric hospital in Great Britain, passed away February 22, 2010 in England and was buried with her late husband in a. . . read more
Apron Conversations
In Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection I included the story known as “The History of Aprons,” which has been passed around the Internet from friend. . . read more
The Gift of a Student Nurse's Apron
March 16, 2010—One of the many joys of sharing about Gotcha Covered is that I meet wonderful folks who gift me with apron stories and sometimes also with aprons. The. . . read more
Gotcha Covered travels to Adelaide, South Australia
March 6, 2010—In late December 2009, Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection traveled almost 10,000 miles, from Nashville to South Australia, where it was. . . read more
Help needed for Poppy's trip to Kenya
March 1, 2010—During the first week of April, Poppy Buchanan and six others, including several of her family members, are traveling to Kenya for the opening of the WAKA. . . read more
Recent Update from Jocelyn Macharia
Feb. 9, 2010—(by email) I have never been so exited for been in school like this time. This has been my dream course since I started doing Primary . . . read more
Gotcha Covered featured in Georgia Peachez Blogpost
Georgia blogger, Suzy Spence, received Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection as a Christmas present from her mother, who attended a book signing in Johnson City,. . . read more
Mabry essay to be featured in Vanderbilt Alumni Magazine
Feb 1, 2010 “Look for Us in the Kitchen” by Linda Schlesinger Mabry, VUSN ’66, has been selected by the editor of the Vanderbilt Alumni Magazine to be. . . read more
Gotcha Covered featured in The Apron Museum
Jan. 16, 2010 Who knew that there is an apron museum and that it had its beginnings just a month or so before Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Proection also came into. . . read more
Update from Jocelyn Macharia
To all members of Burning Bush Incorporated and The Nurses Apron Project who have made my dreams come true to take a graduate course directly involved with the community. . . read more
Gotcha Covered on Talk of the Town
Click on the screen to watch the segment about Gotcha Covered that aired on News Channel 5’s Talk of the Town on Dec. 22, 2009
Great story in Williamson County AM
Dec. 15, 2009 We continue to receive wonderful publicity in our regional newspapers. See Williamson AM Many thanks to Bonnie Burch for helping tell our story. As far as I. . . read more
Gotcha Covered meets An Apron Story at Dickens of a Christmas
Dec. 12, 2009 Franklin, TN Amid near-freezing temperatures and a threat of rain (snow?) the 24th annual Dickens of a Christmas festival opened this weekend in downtown. . . read more
Gotcha Covered in second printing, now in paperback and national distribution
Dec. 10, 2009 Beginning later this month those hard-cover editions of Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection will become a collector’s item. Three months. . . read more
Last of courageous WW II nurses dies
Subject: An ‘Angel of Bataan’ Dies at 95 November 16, 2009 Knight Ridder An Owensboro, Ky., native and one of the “Angels of Bataan” died Nov. 13.. . . read more
Gotcha Covered contributors on Facebook
Nov. 8, 2009—As we continue to tweak our Facebook page—listed as The Nurses Apron Partnership— please enjoy this photo of twenty-two of the contributing. . . read more
The Nurses Apron Partnership now on Facebook
Nov. 4, 2009—If you are a Facebook person, please look for us at Facebook Thanks to our Gotcha Covered contributor, Bev Byram, we now have a Facebook page and will. . . read more
Aprons Becoming Headliners!
Nov. 1, 2009—A very successful book signing was held yesterday at Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, TN. Suzanne Blievernicht, Sara Jeanne Wells, and Ginger. . . read more
Aprons Go on Tour-Travel to Johnson City, TN
Oct. 29, 2009—Oct. 31 may be Halloween for many folks, but at the Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, TN, Oct. 31 will be the occasion for a Gathering of. . . read more
Debut party is history--Great time had by all
Oct. 26, 2009 The launch/debut party for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection was a huge success with over 100 attendees including 22 of the author/artist. . . read more
Williamson Herald lauds Gotcha Covered--Supports Fundraising Partnership
Oct. 22, 2009—The Williamson Herald, “the voice of America’s greatest county,” warmly tells the story of the aprons, the book, and the mission in. . . read more
More publicity for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection
We are delighted to be featured in the Oct. 14, 2009 “News from Williamson CO” section of Westview, our community newspaper (Scroll through to page 16) Thanks,. . . read more
Excitement builds for debut party of Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection--Colin Linden to perform
Oct. 16, 2009 It is beginning to look like “a very good time will be had by all” on Sat. Oct. 24,2009 from 2:30-4:30 PM when the debut party for Gotcha Covered: A. . . read more
Burning Bush Inc. helps feed 305 families
Please click to read more about the work being done by our humanitarian partner. As we in Middle Tennessee are deluged with continuing rain and wonder when we will again see. . . read more
Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection at the TNA Convention
Oct. 14, 2009 The annual convention of the Tennessee Nurses’ Association will take place at the Marriott Convention Center in downtown Chattanooga Oct. 16-18, 2009.. . . read more
Authors make splash at Southern Festival of Books
Oct. 10, 2009 Nashville-Amidst 40 mph winds, tornado warnings, and rain, the 22nd annual Southern Festival of Books convened Oct. 9, 2009 for a three day run on Legislative. . . read more
Gotcha Covered in the news
Our book and our story are getting some wonderful local coverage
Gathering of Aprons at Miss Daisy's Kitchen--Launch party for Gotcha Covered
September 26, 2009—Save the date! On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the official launch party for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection will take place at. . . read more
Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection is now available at Vanderbilt University Hospital Gift Shop and in Jonesborough, TN
The first run of Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection has been delivered to folks who pre-ordered and praise continues to flow in for the book. We are very. . . read more
Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection is now available at Landmark Booksellers
Sept. 11, 2009 Franklin, TN Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection is now available at Landmark Booksellers, 114 E. Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064. E-mail. . . read more
We have a few books--more to come later.
Sept. 8, 2009 Nashville—We can claim today as our publication date, because 50 copies of Gotcha Covered were delivered to our publisher on this date! That’s your. . . read more
Book being printed--Mary Jo Reimer's story helps the wait seem shorter
Aug. 30, 2009—Mary Catherine Nelson, our multi-talented publication manager at Published by Westview, Inc. holds the proof copy of our book. Somewhere in Pennsylvania,. . . read more
Proof copy of Gotcha Covered delivered to publisher
Aug. 21, 2009, Nashville, TN—The printer’s proof copy of Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection was delivered to Published by Westview, Inc. this AM.. . . read more
Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection can be ordered now
August 13, 2009—As we await delivery of our book, expected around Sept. 1, 2009, please pass the news to friends, family, and colleagues that they can get a jump on. . . read more
Book cover and sales opportunities
It is still several weeks before Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection will be in our hands, but I could not wait to share with everyone our book cover. The. . . read more
Gotcha Covered goes to press
Aug. 3, 2009— Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection goes to press today. There have been numerous last minute details to which we have attended with the. . . read more
Gotcha Covered chosen as gift book
Even before publication the folks at Vanderbilt Medical Center are helping to promote our forthcoming book, Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection. The VUSN alum. . . read more
Gotcha Covered goes to publisher
On July 6, 2009, the manuscript for Gotcha Covered: A Legacy of Service and Protection went to the publisher, Published by Westview, Inc.! We are a little behind schedule,. . . read more
Jocelyn Macharia begins graduate school today
May 25 is the first day of school for Jocelyn Macharia, the first Kenyan nurse to receive a micro-credit loan through the TNAP donors who are supporting Burning Bush, Inc.. . . read more
Honoring Armed Forces' Nurses on Memorial Day by Ginger Manley
In the fall of 2003, while I was awaiting my second total knee replacement a few weeks hence, I visited Washington, D.C, with my husband, John. We wanted to visit the Wall,. . . read more
Gotcha Covered publishing contract signed
The publishing contract between TNAP and Published by Westview, Inc., was signed May 6, 2009! We are thrilled to be working with the very capable folks at this Nashville. . . read more
TNAP publicity in The Tennessean May 10, 2009
Please enjoy this article about TNAP and Burning Bush, Inc., from the recent Salute to Nurses published as a supplement to the Tennessean.
National Apron Day-May 11
Until recently, I was completely unaware that National Wear Your Apron Day existed or that it was coming up so quickly. It turns out it is a fairly new event which is. . . read more
TNAP publicity
TNAP listed on Hopebuilding web site! Click here to read TNAP listed on BBI web site! Click here to read
NEWS FLASH: John Manley's CHALLENGE FOR NATIONAL NURSES' WEEK
My wife, Ginger, along with some of her nurse friends, has founded The Nurses’ Apron Partnership (TNAP). click here (use the “back” button on your. . . read more
Virginia Trotter Betts writes foreword to Gotcha Covered
We are so pleased to announce that Virginia Trotter Betts, MSN, JD, FAAN, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities and former. . . read more
NEWS FLASH: ENROLLMENT FEE COVERED!
The steering committee of TNAP has collectively pledged $250 to cover the costs of Jocelyn’s enrollment fee at St. Paul’s. Many, many thanks! We are making a great start. . . read more
Happy Spring!
Especially to celebrate the onset of Spring, enjoy Amanda Pendley’s poem click here and the accompanying dogwood photograph. The poem tells the true story of her. . . read more
Meet Jocelyn Macharia, RN
Jocelyn is 50 years old and lives with her husband in the Central Highlands of Kenya, near Mt. Kenya. She speaks English and Kiswahili. She is a Kenya registered nurse and. . . read more
Microfinance 101
Part One: So Much for So Little by Ginger Manley In 1989 I resigned from my secure position on the faculty of a university school of nursing to pursue my dream of. . . read more
TNAP in the Fall 2008 Issue of Vanderbilt Nurse Magazine
We have a small story in the current print issue of Vanderbilt Nurse , and it directs folks to more info in the online version .
Gotcha Covered Publication Update
We are in discussion with a new potential publisher who has a completely different direction in mind for our publication than what I had envisioned initially. If we go this. . . read more
Several Apron Ladies Honored at Vanderbilt Centennial Gala!
Several of our “apron ladies” were recently honored at the Vanderbilt Centennial Gala in Nashville as Top 100 Leaders from the first 100 years of VUSN. Congrats. . . read more
Burning Bush Inc. Open House
Poppy Buchanan hosted an open house on Sept. 15 at her home and she and Amanda Pendely shared much from their recent trip to Kenya. Amanda has written a summary which I will. . . read more
Gotcha Covered book orders