A History Of Small Things By Siobhan Nelson

6. When did the move towards college-based nurse education occur? Briefly explain why? (3 marks)

Changes in the late 1800's resulted in universities admitting women, thus allowing them to explore many more educational opportunities. These factors together provided the impetus for establishment of hospitals and schools to formally train nurses, with many schools opening for the first time in the 1870s. At the same time, though the need for nurses had been established and the importance of their role within the realm of medical care recognized, there was a great deal of opposition to the proposal that nurses should be formally educated. This attitude was epitomized by a well-known article of the time published in 1908, 'The over-trained nurse' in which the author asserted that nursing was not a “profession” but merely an “honorable calling”. Consistent with this notion, public perception viewed nursing as a job that women were generally suited to perform rather than one which required special skill and was even equated with a religious “calling”. This view, influenced by early nursing's relationship with religious orders remained far into the 20th century.(Lasseter, 1999).

How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice from the "Nursing Timeline of Historical Events" media piece. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice?

This essay focuses on the impact of historical development of nursing on contemporary representations of the nursing profession. It examines the professional identity of nursing and further discusses the contribution of modern nursing, social, cultural and political factors that influences the professional identity of a nurse. The essay also looks into the professional regulations and the role of the nurse’s and midwifery Council (NMC) in the protection of the public. Finally, this essay will discuss nursing education, the media, stereotype, and their impacts on nurses as well as demonstrate my understanding as a student nurse to challenge the professional identity of nurses.

According to the American Nurses Association, “Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (ANA, 2010b). Nursing has come a long ways. From primitive times when caring for the sick was predominantly the rule of medicine-men who acquired the skills from their ancestors, to the era when it was viewed as a mean profession for prostitutes and nowadays when it is considered a noble profession with trained and skilled personnel.

Nurses who understand the history of advocacy that our founding nursing leaders encouraged and practiced are better prepared to take of the challenges of our present changing paradigm of healthcare .The rich history of nursing founded by “The Mother of Nursing “Florence Nightingale was credited for helping to develop nursing education programs.( Nickitas, Middaugh & Aires, 2016,p.4

In this paper we will explore many different things that effect and have contributed to the profession of nursing including but not limited to different agencies, nursing theories, and historical figures that have impacted the nursing profession.

Healthcare is highly regarded in Australia as a nationally growing industry that is always thought to as high priority. Nursing history is a big part of the knowledge base that Registered Nurses must contain to be able provide educated care. Australia’s access to healthcare has grown and is still growing. Nursing first began in 1954 with Florence Nightgale and her team of 38 volunteers started organising equipment at a Turkish hospital (Bradford, 2009). Many factors of history then changed nursing not just in Australia but all around the world. Events such as : Wars, Diversity in Australia, Union Movement, Industrialisation, Hygiene Movement, Civil rights and peace, Women’s Movement and community healthcare Movement. Three of these events will be outlined and explored throughout this essay: War, Diversity in Australia and civil rights and peace. Each of these has changed the way that nurses go about their role and how Healthcare has changed.

The thought of a nurse with zero medical training sounds terrifying. The nursing profession has been around since the beginning of time, although it has drastically evolved over the years and nursing practice right from the beginning has shaped today’s nursing with history, culture, and language. Nursing history and the current nursing scope has changed significantly alongside with expectations and standards of the role. Evaluating and comparing the evolving nursing standards from 1900s to today, one must understand the history of nursing first. This essay will explore the timeline of history and today’s nursing practice, medical supplies then and now, and how the role itself has evolved. Exploring the timeline of nursing and comparing the

In the U.S nursing officially began in the early 1700’s when the first almshouse was opened in Philadelphia. It continues to expand because of the fear from local governments of diseases spreading to the wealthier population. But due to the funding nurses didn’t have proper training. Also, the only roles for the nurse within the hospitals during this period of time was primarily tending the elderly and those with sicknesses, such as the flu and the common cold. The almshouses were rarely equipped to deal with any actual illnesses. However, most nurses spent their time tending to soldier’s wounds within the Civil War, as well as joining the American Red Cross after the war. It wasn’t until the 20th century that actual progress and modernization

Nursing transitioned into a “professional” culture through events like the Northwest Rebellion, World War I and II, the creation of formal training models, and the unionization of the nursing profession. While many of these changes were positive, the often came from a negative event which would act as the catalyst for the change to occur. Nurses utilized negative events to be the catalyst for change so that nursing could become the formal profession which is known and respected today.

Before the war women were only expected to serve as nurses before they inevitably became wives and mothers. The political decisions regarding the development of nursing as a profession meant women, gained social stature and economic rights. (Warner, Black, and Parent, 1998). Looking forward to a modern day nurse, as described in the paragraph above, nursing is no longer a temporary role of just women before becoming a housewife. Nursing is a knowledge based, worthy profession in society for both men and women, a career suitable for a

Nursing has changed over time from the instruments that are used, the process that procedures are done, and many medical advances. Nursing back in the Florence Nightingale days did not have specialties like we do today either. Nursing has a whole has progressed significantly since then. I believe that the history of nursing is important because we as nurses need to know where we come from and how this profession became what it is today. Without many prominent nurses such as Florence Nightingale, Mary Breckinridge, Agatha Cobourg Hodgins, and Adda Eldredge nursing would not be what it is today. The American Association for the History of Nursing is an association that nurses can join if they have an interest in the history of

Nursing is an esteemed profession that has developed over many years. This paper will explore the factors that influenced the development of the nursing profession, the roles and responsibilities of nurses, the many different career opportunities available to nurses as well as the origins of my passion to pursue nursing.

The topic of this paper is to identify historical events in nursing. This topic grasps my attention because I am on the track to become a nurse, and feel I need to know about the history of nursing. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader about historical highlights in nursing.