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Men who were nurses were viewed as ______ during the 20th century.
Men who were nurses were viewed as ______ during the 20th century.
sexually deviant
The mortality rate was reduced from 42% to ______ due to nursing improvements.
The mortality rate was reduced from 42% to ______ due to nursing improvements.
2%
Steve Miller, RN, made contributions in the Notes of ______.
Steve Miller, RN, made contributions in the Notes of ______.
Nursing
Harriet Tubman helped with the ______ and took care of the sick.
Harriet Tubman helped with the ______ and took care of the sick.
Sojourner Truth was an advocate for women's ______.
Sojourner Truth was an advocate for women's ______.
The Christian value of 'Love thy neighbor as thyself' is an important principle in ______.
The Christian value of 'Love thy neighbor as thyself' is an important principle in ______.
Fabiola was a wealthy matron of the Roman Empire in the ______ and 4th Century.
Fabiola was a wealthy matron of the Roman Empire in the ______ and 4th Century.
Dorethea Dix supervised nursing care in a military ______.
Dorethea Dix supervised nursing care in a military ______.
Lavinia Dock fought for women's right to ______.
Lavinia Dock fought for women's right to ______.
Margaret Sanger founded ______ Parenthood.
Margaret Sanger founded ______ Parenthood.
Luther Christman was the first male dean of ______ University School of Nursing.
Luther Christman was the first male dean of ______ University School of Nursing.
The Philippine Nursing Act is part of RA ______.
The Philippine Nursing Act is part of RA ______.
Ernest Grant became the first male president of the ______ Nurses Association.
Ernest Grant became the first male president of the ______ Nurses Association.
Women were known for taking care of people with leprosy during the ______.
Women were known for taking care of people with leprosy during the ______.
The Alexian Brothers took care of people during the ______.
The Alexian Brothers took care of people during the ______.
Theodor Fliedner opened a hospital at ______.
Theodor Fliedner opened a hospital at ______.
During the Crimean War, the mortality rate was ______%.
During the Crimean War, the mortality rate was ______%.
Florence Nightingale was known as the 'Lady with the ______'.
Florence Nightingale was known as the 'Lady with the ______'.
Men rendering care as nurses dated back before the ______.
Men rendering care as nurses dated back before the ______.
During World War II, male nurses were denied admission to the military nurse ______.
During World War II, male nurses were denied admission to the military nurse ______.
Traditional nursing involves humanistic caring, nurturing, and ______.
Traditional nursing involves humanistic caring, nurturing, and ______.
Clara Banton established the American Red Cross and volunteered as a nurse during the American ______.
Clara Banton established the American Red Cross and volunteered as a nurse during the American ______.
Florence Nightingale is often referred to as the 'Lady with the ______.'
Florence Nightingale is often referred to as the 'Lady with the ______.'
Mary Mahoney was the first African-American professional ______.
Mary Mahoney was the first African-American professional ______.
Lilian Ward is recognized as the founder of Public Health ______.
Lilian Ward is recognized as the founder of Public Health ______.
Lind Richards is known as America's first trained ______.
Lind Richards is known as America's first trained ______.
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Study Notes
History of Nursing
- Nursing has existed since ancient times, with roles in caring for individuals with leprosy and providing community support.
- Women traditionally took on nurturing roles as wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, caring for family members and the ill in society.
Key Historical Figures
- Alexian Brothers (14th Century): Known for their care during the Black Plague.
- Theodor Fliedner: Founded the Kaiserswerth hospital, pivotal in nursing education.
- Florence Nightingale (1820 - 1910): Advocated for sanitary conditions during the Crimean War, reducing soldier mortality from 42% to 2%. Known as the "Lady with the Lamp" for her night rounds.
Wars Impacting Nursing
- Crimean War (1854 - 1856): Highlighted poor medical conditions leading to high mortality; emphasized basic needs for patients, including food and clean water.
- American Civil War (1861 - 1865): Harriet Tubman provided care, while Sojourner Truth advocated for women’s rights.
Men in Nursing
- Nursing roles for men predated the Crusades, but they faced denial of entry to military nursing during WW II.
- Notable advocates for male nursing included Steve Miller and Luther Christman, who worked towards acceptance within the profession.
Nursing Leadership
- Clara Banton: Established the American Red Cross, volunteered as a nurse during the American War.
- Lind Richards: Recognized as America’s first trained nurse, outlined clear nursing roles.
- Mary Mahoney: First African-American professional nurse, focused on racial equality.
- Lavinia Dock: A suffragist, she campaigned for nurses’ independence from physicians’ control.
- Liliane Ward: Founder of Public Health Nursing, advanced community health initiatives.
Advocacy and Legislation
- Margaret Sanger: A pioneer for women's health and birth control, faced imprisonment for advocacy.
- Philippine Nursing Act (RA 9173): A significant legislation aimed at improving nursing standards in the Philippines.
Contributions to Nursing Education
- Florence Nightingale: Opened the Nightingale Training School for Nurses, laying the groundwork for modern nursing education.
- Mary Breckinridge: Founded the Frontier Nursing Service, contributing to rural nursing care.
Recent Developments
- Luther Christman: First male dean at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
- Ernest Grant: The first male president of the American Nurses Association, elected in January 2019.
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