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Dorthea Dix was tasked with nursing during the Civil War. Her actions directed the course of nursing to the modern profession that it is today.

During the Civil War, the need for professional training and education was realized to address this need nursing schools were established. These schools continue to educate and provide nurses into the present. In addition to nursing schools, it was realized that advocacy and leadership were necessary by advocating for the veterans' nurses to be able to provide quality care to the patients. This was initiated by Clara Barton, who established the American Red Cross to advocate for veterans to receive proper care. Also, holistic care was recognized as necessary not just for treating physical ailments, but also for addressing emotional and physical trauma. Modern nursing continues incorporating mental health into the health care provided.

The foundation that was set up in the Civil War is still a guiding force today and has set the path that nurses would follow.

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Wet nursing and midwives were the most common types of nurses before the 19th century, Midwives assisted with childbirth while Wet nurses would nurse infant children in place of the mother if she was not willing or could.

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Matha Washington cared for her husband during his final days; she kept a diary of treatments for her husband. Also, during the Revolutionary War, followed the army and provided treatment to wounded soldiers.

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According to the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, there is going to be a nurse shortage of 78,610 full-time nurses in 2025 and the number dropping to 63,720 by 2030. So, while the crisis is currently ongoing, it seems that it may be lessening in the future. Pennsylvania is one of eight states that will have an excess of nurses by 2030 but will also have the highest demand for nurses in the country.

(National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, 2022)

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Some nurses see AI as surveillance while doing their job. This contrasts with nurses becoming one of the most trusted professionals in the hospital. (Nursing Ranked as the Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Year in a Row, n.d.-b)

This article challenges that perception by highlighting nurses' skepticism of Artificial Intelligence's effectiveness in caring for patients in a caring and human manner.

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Why some nurses see AI as workplace ‘surveillance’

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Nurses raise concerns about AI’s impact on privacy and patient care, while hospitals claim it can enhance outcomes and reduce burnout. Read more.

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The reflection on nursing: History to Today

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The reflection on nursing: History to Today

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Nursing has evolved from just people taking care of their families or only being midwives to the modern profession that it is today. The major turning point for modern nursing was the work of Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War. This was followed by pioneers such as Lillian Wald in New York, who provided care to the working-class poor. This is not only just female persons, but this profession also now includes many male nurses and persons of differing cultural backgrounds.

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Kirchgessner, J. C. (2023, August 20). Nursing in the colonial era and early days of the United States 1607–1840. Springer Publishing. https://connect.springerpub.com/content/book/978-0-8261-3313-7/chapter/ch01

National Center for Health Workforce Analysis. (2022). Nurse Workforce Projections, 2020-2035. In National Center for Health Workforce Analysis. https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/Nursing-Workforce-Projections-Factsheet.pdf

Nursing ranked as the most trusted profession for 22nd year in a row. (n.d.-b). Nurse.org. https://nurse.org/articles/nursing-ranked-most-honest-profession/

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This is an article on Nurse's Week that highlights the deals and appreciation that the public and companies have for the work that they do.

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National Nurses Week 2024: Chipotle’s free burrito giveaway, more deals and discounts

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National Nurses Week is Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12. Nurses can receive a variety of freebies, deals and discounts throughout the week.