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 leadership and/or nursing care. We look forward to reading about the nurse you select!

ANSWER

Hi Professor and Class,

A nurse that I found interesting that made her contributions in the 19th century is Louisa May Alcott. Louisa “volunteered as a nurse in the civil war and wrote a book called Hospital Sketches, a humorous work based on her experiences” (Judd, 2013). Alcott served at Union Hotel hospital in Georgetown, Washington. She served as a nurse in the war to help her family financially. She was smart and witty and was determined to prove her worth. She writes “Though often home sick, heart sick & worn out, I like it – find real pleasure in comforting tending & cheering these poor souls who seem to love me, to feel my sympathy though unspoken, & acknowledge my hearty good will in spite of the ignorance…….Please click the icon below the icon below to purchase full answer at $5