Nursing Careers: Its History and Its Future

It’s important that we learn from history and that we continue to pay tribute to all those who have influenced and changed the way we live our lives for the better. Nursing is a field of study that we should all be grateful many people end up going into. When we’re in need of emergency assistance, those nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors are there to ensure we are looked after properly.

It’s something that we should never take for granted. With that being said, learning about the history of nursing and how it’s changed over the years is interesting. We’ve seen what the advancements and science and technology can provide to those working in the healthcare industry and a lot has certainly changed since the 1800s. 

From Dr. Marie Zakrzewska who managed to influence the creation of the very first professional, nurse training program to Linda Richards who was the first to graduate from that very school, these individuals are all worth remembering and knowing about in order to pass it down to future generations. That’s why colleges and universities such as Marymount University Online has created a helpful infographic to showcase all those individuals who helped influence and pioneer the nurses of today.

This infographic showcases the incredible work of nursing in the last 170 years and how that has impacted today’s world. It’s something that can help remind us of how far we’ve come and why we should continue to support and encourage those who are seeking a career in nursing. Be sure to read about the wonderful and inspiring individuals who shaped what nursing is today in this infographic.


Infographic Design By Marymount University Online