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Nursing Yesterday and Today

OBJECTIVES OUTLINE
After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: Introduction
■ Compare and contrast historical and current definitions of Nursing Defined
nursing.
Florence Nightingale
■ Discuss the contribution of nursing leaders to the develop-
ment of modern nursing: Florence Nightingale, Lillian Wald, Background
Margaret Sanger, Mary Mahoney, Mildred Montag, and Becoming a Nurse
Virginia Henderson. The Need for Reform
■ Discuss the history of men in nursing. The Crimean War
■ Differentiate the roles of the American Nurses Association, A School for Nurses
National League for Nursing, National Organization for Early Health-Care Reform
Associate Degree Nursing, American Academy of Nursing,
and National Institute for Nursing Research. Nightingale’s Contributions
■ Discuss ways for nurses to project a positive image. Lillian Wald
■ Discuss some of the issues faced by the nursing profession Background
over the past century and today. Turning Point
■ Identify changes that will affect nursing’s future The Visiting Nurses
■ Describe actions every nurse can take to promote the profes- The Henry Street Settlement House
sion and high quality of care.
Other Accomplishments
Margaret Sanger
Background
Labor Reformer
A New Concern for Sanger
Contraception Reform
Mary Eliza Mahoney
Background
Contribution to Nursing
Mildred Montag
Meeting the Need with Associate Degree Nurses
Virginia Henderson
Background
Expanding the Definition of Nursing
Contributions to 20th Century Nursing
Men in Nursing
Professional Organizations
ANA
National League for Nursing
National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
American Academy of Nursing
National Institute for Nursing Research
Specialty Organizations
Health Care Today
Nursing Today
Health Care in the Future
Nursing in the Future
Conclusion

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