Women’s contribution to the nursing profession (Part I)

Nowadays, the nursing profession is predominantly female, with women making up the majority in this field in many countries. They are responsible for the care of patients in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, and other health-care institutions. In this multi-part material, we will present brief biographies of remarkable women who have effectively revolutionized nursing in Europe and the United States in the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century.