History of healthcare and nursing

After reading Chapter 1 and reviewing the lecture powerpoint (located in lectures tab) discuss the following topics. Please also make comments on two other student’s posts. Include at least one reference (APA style) that justifies your post.

Please post 3 paragraphs for you each question.

Chapter 1

1. After reading Chapter 1, do you think Florence Nightingale is relevant in the 21 st century to the nursing profession? Why or why not?

2. What do you think would be the response of historical nursing leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Lillian Wald, and Mary Breckinridge if they could see what the profession of nursing looks like today?