Impact of 19th Century Nurses

CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)

CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

Important nurses of the 19th century are often overshadowed by Nightingale’s prominence. Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale, and describe this person’s contributions to the profession. Although some duplication is expected, please try to select a nurse who has not already been presented by a classmate.

must answer: *How is your nursing practice similar to 19th-century nursing and how is it different?