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Whats the history behind nursing?

How long have nurses been around? Any information on the history of nursing would be great! I just can’t seem to find any. Thanks.

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1 Answer to “Whats the history behind nursing?”

  1. July 14, 2010

    Visit Museum of Medicine in Chicago( Gold coast), you will find all

    Nurse has over 300 year history, nurse was considered to be auxiliary to medicine , and many nurses were described as Wicked bitches to steal patient money when they are in ill, until 1873 nurse as independent discipline founded with system training.