1. Dorthea Dix
Two ways for women to participate were through aide and relief societies and nursing. In America, a strive for the development of modern nursing began with the Civil War. ... To meet this need, members of religious orders and other women gained basic nursing skills through short training courses. ... Yet, army nursing care was markedly improved under her leadership. ... The field of nursing continued to grow after the war, inspired by many other women who would follow in Dorthea's footsteps. ...
- Word Count: 1973
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School