SLIDE 2: American Nursing in the Past. Florence Nightingale was perceived by many as the
initiator of the nursing profession, but it actually started at prior to the Civil War. Men and women unofficially learned to assist in treating of the injured in wartimes, and female staff were trained initially in maternity wards. At first, “nurses” were exploited for any type of labor required in treating patients.
SLIDE 3: American Nursing in the Past, continued. With the advent of formal training
programs, nurses began to become recognized as valuable tools in patient care. After overconing racial and gender bias in the industry, nurse began to move into areas of care previously not anticipated.
SLIDE 4: Current Nursing Opportunities. Nurses are usually seen in the health care industry
as diagnosticians, planners, coordinators, and forces for positive change. Many careers previously closed to any ...
