Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale and describe this person’s contributions to leadership and/or nursing care.

Week 4 Discussion: Impact of 19th Century Nurses

Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

Best Practices include:
Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

Discussion
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 leadership and/or nursing care. We look forward to reading about the nurse you select!