Trace the long history of nursing—from ancient care to the rise of formal training.
This first volume, authored by M. Adelaide Nutting, surveys the evolution of nursing systems from the earliest times to the founding of the first English and American training schools. It combines original sources with careful analysis to show how education, women’s roles, and hospital care shaped the profession.
- Explore pre‑modern care networks, religious orders, and early hospitals that influenced nursing practice.
- Learn how social and educational changes redirected nursing toward professional schooling and standards.
- Meet notable figures and trends that helped nursing become a recognized vocation.
- Discover how historical debates and reforms laid the groundwork for modern nursing systems.
Ideal for readers of nursing history, education, and social reform who want a grounded, accessible overview of nursing’s origins.