Nurse that historically contributed to the advancement of the profession.

ASSIGNMENT

Select a nurse that historically contributed to the advancement of the profession.

In a 2–3-page paper (not including the title page or reference page), include the following information:

Describe the background of the nurse you selected.

Discuss the major social issues occurring at the time this nurse lived.

Describe two contributions this nurse made to the nursing profession including an explanation of how these two unique contributions influenced current nursing practice.

You may use your textbook, readings, and the following for background information.

ANA Hall of Fame

American Association for the History of Nursing

Museum of Nursing History – Slide Show Gallery

Strout, K. (2012). Wellness promotion and the institute of medicine’s future of nursing report: Are nurses ready? Holistic Nursing Practice 26(3), 129-136.