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NR 390 Impact of 19th-Century Nurses Essay Paper

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Impact of 19th-Century Nurses

Introduction

The nineteenth century was a time of great change in medicine, and it’s no surprise that nurses played a key role in that transformation. In the early 1800s there were only about 200 trained nurses in the UK, but by 1900 there were thousands! We’ve compiled some of our favorite historical figures from this period who helped make nursing more accessible to women and men alike:

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale is a nurse who founded the nursing profession. She was a pioneer in the study of nursing, and she is credited with saving countless lives during her time as an army nurse. In addition to her work as an advocate for women’s rights and better conditions for soldiers, she also advocated for the right of all people to receive medical care regardless of income level or social standing.

In 1843, Mary Eliza Mahoney became one herself when she opened an office at St Thomas’ Hospital in London; this marked one step toward advocating better conditions for nurses at that time when they were not allowed any training or certification requirements beyond those needed by other professionals (such as doctors).

Clara Barton

Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross, which she established in 1881. She was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield” during the Civil War and became one of America’s most well-known philanthropists. Mary Eliza Mahoney was one of her former students who went on to become a registered nurse in 1879. She helped found The National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NAGCN) that same year. Some other NAGCN members include Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, who helped establish what would become NAACP; Mary McLeod Bethune; Florence Nightingale; Elizabeth Blackwell; Josephine Butler and many others!

Mary Eliza Mahoney

Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first American nurse. She was born in 1841, and she became a Civil War nurse. In addition to being a pioneer in nursing education and history, Mary Eliza Mahoney is also known for being the first African American nurse.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the many women who have made an impact in nursing history. There are many more, and their stories still continue to shape our profession, which is why I believe it’s so important for us to learn from their experiences and keep moving forward.