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Prepared and presented by Laila Moosa
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Historical Timeline of Nursing
Prepared and presented by
Laila Moosa RN
Historical timeline of nursing presentationIntroduction
In this presentation we will explore the journey of nursing by: Discussing the historical image of nursing.
Redefine the role of woman. Explain the events that change nursing from occupation to profession.
Highlight the efforts of our legend. Elaborate the turning point in nursing history.
Explain the factors contributing in shortage of nurses and on job satisfaction.
Briefly share thoughts on female stereotyping in nursing. Establishment of nurse’s roles.
Define nursing as a business venture Explore challenges of nurses in 21st century.
Conclusion. References.
Ancient image of nursing • Woman role as nurture• Nursing role as slavery• Nursing as Occupation or Profession
Image of nursing in 1800-1900 centuries• Role of a nurse and religion• The training school at Kaiserwerth
• The legend and the lady Florence Nightingale
1861-1873 The American Civil war: A driving force for trained nursing
religious sisters
1869-1900 Commence of school for nurses
nursing education and practice
Turning point in nursing history The milestones:
• The American society of superintendents of training schools for nurses was formed to address issues in nursing education and in 1952 became the National League for nursing (NLN).
• In1946 The American nurses association established. • In 1900 American journal of nursing was introduced. • Clinical nursing research began in earnest and journey of
nursing research was first published.
Rise of hospital
• In 1946 the Hill Burton Act was enacted, providing funds to construct hospitals.
Professional regulations and economic securities
In 1935 National Labor Act, known as the Wagner Act introduced.
In 1950 NLN presumed responsibility for administering the first nation wide state board exam.
In 1955 study showed a market analysis of nurse’s wages.
The 1970s achieved moderate gains in starting salary for nurses.
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1950 1960 1970 1980
Nurse wages
Other workerwages
Shortage of nursesStrategies introduced:
• Team Nursing• Associate Degree
Program • Collective Bargaining
Female stereotyping in nursing
• Nursing respectable profession
• Redefining the role of woman
Nurse’s rolesMulti-hat roles:
• Teacher• Advocate• Clinician• Manager• Colleague
Challenges for nurses in 21st century
• Influx of technology• Diverse population• Promotion of evidence
based practice
Nurses as a business ventures
• Concept of self employment
• Home health• Nurse practitioner
Conclusion
• With the overview of historical time frame and its impact on nursing has helped to understand the rise of professional identity. We can infer now that how an occupation can change into a profession. Knowledge of reviewing history and time line of nursing has given an insight to acknowledge the hard work done by nursing leaders and has given a perspective to pursue the challenges of 21st century health care.
References
• Blais, K.K., Hayes, J.S., Kozier, B., & Erb, G. (2006). Professional Nursing Practice: Concept and Perspectives (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson Education.• Chitty, K., & Black, B.P. (2007). Professional Nursing: Concepts and
Challenges (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.• Wolfe, M.N. (1997.Spring). Nursing Compensation: A historical review.
Hospital Topics, 75(2).27. • Zerwekh, J.,& Claborn, J.C. (2006). Nursing Today: Transition and Trends
(5th ed.). St.Louis, MO: W.B. Saunders.