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First Hospital in the U.S.
The first hospital in the United States was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The founders were Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Bond. The hospital was originally a house but was converted to meet the needs of a hospital -
Florence Nightingale
Better known as the "lady with the lamp", Florence Nightingale led a group of 34 nurses to aid men in battle. Her tireless work reduced the hospital's death rate by two-thirds. Her dedication and compassion has inspired nurses for many years. -
Linda Richards
Linda Richards graduated as the United State's first professionally trained nurse in Boston, Massachusetts. Not only was the the first to graduate, but she was the first to enroll in the school as well. Today her diploma is in the Smithsonian Instituation in Washington, D.C.. -
Clara Barton
Clara Barton is the founder of the American Red Cross. She led an example for others in new fields of volunteer services. She led the Red Cross for 23 years and because of her devotion, she received a lifetime full of achievements. -
Nurse's Association Alumnae of the United States and Canada
On Februsary 11th, 1897 the Nurse's association of the United States and Canada was organized. Less than twenty nurses attended the very first meeting, but over one hundred years later this association has significantly grown in membership. -
Spanish American War
When the Spanish American War began in 1898, the army organized a nursing service under the direction of Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee. There is now a memorial for the brave nurses who lost their lives in battles while caring for wounded soldiers. -
Nurses Salary
In 1901, nurses in Buffalo, New York earned $193 a year -
Lina Rogers
Lina Rogers was appointed public school nurse in New York City, the first in the country. She tended to 10,000 students at four different schools and school nursing was on its way due to its' instant success. -
First Nursing University
The first complete nursing university was organized in 1909 at the University of Minnesota. Students began to sign up for the three year graduate nursing program and continue to due so to this day. -
Army School of Nursing
In May of 1918, the Army School of Nursing was approved by the Secretary of War. During the height of WWI, nurses were needed to care for wounded soldiers more than ever. -
RN's Salary
RN's earned an average of $2,100 annually, this is more than ten times the amount that they made in 1901. -
Technology available to Nurses
In the 1950's, new technology such as antibiotics, IV Therapy, and administration became available to nurses. -
Hospital Nursing Schools
In 1985, half of the country's nurses went to nursing schools run by the hospitals instead of attending college. -
AANP
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners initiated the development of the national NP database. -
BSN
In 2005, legislation requiring a Bachelors of Science in Nursing within ten years of initial license was introduced in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. -
Healthcare Reform Act
In 2010, the Healthcare Reform Act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA) gave nurses new opportunities to deliver care and played an integral role in leading change. -
Annual Salary
In 2010, the average annual salary of a nurse was $64,690, the lowest 10% being $44,190 and the highest 10% being $95,130. -
Citations
http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/Welcome%20Page%20Content/American%20Nursing.pdf
http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/Pages/timeline_1960-1989.aspx?slider1=1
https://www.nwhm.org/blog/the-evolution-of-nursing/
http://www.jblearnin
http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/AboutANA/History/BasicHistoricalReview.pdf
https://www.aahn.org/nursinghistorycalendar.html
http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/kvduhamel/technology-and-nursing-past-present-and-future-perspectives-2733195
