Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale, and describe this person’s contributions to the profession.
NR393 Nursing History
Week 4 Discussion
Impact of 19th Century Nurses
Purpose
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
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)
The Assignment
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.
