There were quite a few women who molded nursing history. I will be writing about Clara
Barton, Linda Richards, and Florence Nightingale. Clara Barton was known as the “Angel of the
Battlefield”. Linda Richards was recognized as the first trained nurse. Florence Nightingale was seen as the woman who established modern nursing. Here are a few more facts about these women, and a brief explanation of how they influence nursing in today’s world.
During the Civil War, Clara Barton cared for soldiers from both the north and the South.
She was also the first president and the founder of the Red Cross Association. Today it is known as the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross has been dedicated to helping those in need since