Describe what historical events contributed to the idea of hospitals and sick
care in the United States at the beginning of the 19th century. Examine how the
Nurse Society of Philadelphia aided at the beginning of nursing education.
● The American CivilWar demandedwomen to enter the workforce as nurses.
Examine how the Nightingale schools emerged in the late 1800s, what was the
nature of these schools, andwhat did their education emphasize?
● Assess how the nursing profession was organized and diversified by the early
20th century.What were some of the challenges in employment conditions
nurses faced?
● Analyze howWorldWar I revolutionized the nursing profession.What changes
do you see post-War tomodern practices of nursing? Provide a couple of
examples.
● Length: 3–4 pages (not including title page or references page)
● 1-inchmargins
● Double spaced
● 12-point Times NewRoman font
● Title page
● References page
● In-text citations that correspondwith your end references