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Beginning
Nurses, dating back to almost 300 A.D., helped patients with hygiene and comfort needs. Most nurses were provided through religious organizations. Source:
"The History of Nursing - Nursing School Hub." Nursing School Hub. 11 Sept. 2014. Web. 24 Jan. 2016. -
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Middle Ages
Nursing expanded in the 10th and 11th century where in monastaries hired nuns as nurses who provided patients any type of service that they asked for or required. Source:
"The History of Nursing - Nursing School Hub." Nursing School Hub. 11 Sept. 2014. Web. 24 Jan. 2016. -
Nursing is Official
In the early 1700s, after ties with religious organizations were cut off, nursing officially began,where the first hospital opened in Philadelphia. But because the hospitals did not receive proper funding from local governement from fear of spreading disease to the wealthy, this lead to the undertraining of nurses and unhygenic conditions at the hospital. Source:
"The History of Nursing - Nursing School Hub." Nursing School Hub. 2014. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. -
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale is best known for improving unsanitary conditions at the British base hospital, reducing death counts by almost two-thirds in the 1850s. She is best known as the founder of modern nursing. Source:
"Florence Nightingale Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. "The Impact of Florence Nightingale on Nursing | RNCentral.com." RNCentralcom The Impact of Florence Nightingale on Nursing Comments. 4 Aug. 2010. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. -
Clara Barton
Clara Barton, a pioneer nurse who served in the U.S. Civil War, founded Red Cross soon after in 1881. Source:
"Our History | American Red Cross History." American Red Cross. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. -
Education
Four-year BSN programs were not as plentiful. Most nurses graduated from hospital-based diploma or ASN programs. Source:
"Allnurses | Community For Nurses And Students." Answers Articles and Jobs for Nurses and Nursing Students RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Duties
-Daily sweep and mop the floors
-Care for patients
Source:
"Nursing Stories, Advice, Humor, Career, Salary Guides, Hospital Reviews, Nursing School Ratings and More!" Scrubs The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles. N.p., 22 Jan. 2016. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. -
World War 2
The U.S. and other governements began providing more funding, support, and education for nurses, who travelled along with soldiers to battle fronts. Nurses were known as heroes in this period which led to a flourish of women volunteering. Source:
"The Army Nurse Corps." The Army Nurse Corps. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Start of Education
The rapid increase of people wanting to pursue nursing lead to a growing number of licensed and registered nurses. Source:
"The History of Nursing - Nursing School Hub." Nursing School Hub. 2014. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Education 1960s- present
Parctical nursing
Diploma schools
BSN
ADN
Master's degree and CNL
PhD, DNSc, ND, DNP Source:
"Jones & Bartlett Learning." Jones & Bartlett Learning. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Technological Advancements
Electronic Health record (EHR) allows nurses to replace outdated paper records with electronic records. This allows for instant access to patient records and medical histories and alerts caregivers on perscription drug interactions and test results. Source:
"EHR Evolution: Policy and Legislation Forces Changing the EHR." EHR Evolution: Policy and Legislation Forces Changing the EHR. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Salary
The median annual salary for registered nurses in 2014 was $66,640 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Source:
Flavin, Brianna. "LPN vs. RN: The Advantages of Being a Registered Nurse." LPN vs. RN: The Advantages of Being a Registered Nurse. 11 Jan. 2016. Web. 25 Jan. 2016.
