Purpose

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

• CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)
• CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)

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 the profession. Although some duplication is expected, please try to select a nurse who has not already been presented by a classmate.