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10 Most Influential Female Nurses of All Time

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10 Most Influential Female Nurses of All Time

Nurses impact lives every day. But once in a while, a nurse comes along who touches the lives of the world, and not just her patients. These women went above and beyond for the field of nursing. They served in wars, broke down racial barriers, and campaigned for women’s rights. They have become role models for women everywhere, not just nurses. However, nurses can be especially proud to share a title with these ten ladies.

1. Florence Nightingale

2. Margaret Sanger

3. Clara Barton

4. Mary Eliza Mahoney

5. Anna Caroline Maxwell

6. Dorothea Lynde Dix

7. Ellen Dougherty

8. Mabel Keaton Staupers

9. Linda Richards

10. Claire Bertschinger

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Humhoney2006

15 days ago

6 comments

Sanger is the only one who doesn't belong on this list. Although there was good that came from her work with birthcontrol, the negative side is the millions of aborted unborn children. On a scale, one cancels out the other.
wiyuna

about 1 month ago

112 comments

i like florence nightingale ^^
Christina1973

about 1 month ago

76 comments

Fascinating, and debatable, collection of influential nurses. I really enjoyed reading it!
callbellcboy

about 1 month ago

228 comments

I feel that Louisa May Alcott belongs on this list. She served as a nurse in the Civil War and helped change the way society viewed women. Until then, women were not considered intelligent enough or emotionally mature enough to withstand the trauma of treating combat wounded soldiers.
Also, glad to see Mabel Keaton Staupers included, but there have been many many others, nameless and faceless that have helped to pave the way. I love ALL my sisters and am glad to see them recognized and appeciated!
ccioffi

about 1 month ago

20 comments

Orem?
Kimmie_T

about 1 month ago

10 comments

This is great!! I hardly ever hear or learn about nurses of color. I am so proud to learn about Mabel Keaton Staupers. Please post more articles, such as these.
nursejendoll

about 1 month ago

24 comments

I plan to be one on the list.
Ns_Eva

2 months ago

6 comments

Thanks to them
jumoke

4 months ago

2 comments

hey wonderful i pray my name should be there soonest
pezzy

5 months ago

354 comments

Hey, why am i not on the list??
mashell4

5 months ago

1102 comments

this is a very good article representing the most influential nurses. I knew about the majority of them but some I didnt. thanks
teamrn

5 months ago

54 comments

Although I don't believe a nurse, Susanne Gordon has written many books that further the cause of nursing into where it should be in the 21st century and advocates for nurses, especially "From Silence to Voice."

TeamRN
Business2CNA

5 months ago

30 comments

Hey? Why isnt Vicki Milazzo on here? lol

http://www.legalnurse.com/aboutus/aboutus_01.html
Business2CNA

5 months ago

30 comments

Mary Eliza Mahoney is so inspirational! thats my number 1 and so is Mabel Keaton Staupers too if it wasnt for her i probably couldnt even enter a nursing school!
emtpixie

5 months ago

252 comments

Agreed, joilena. Clara Barton in my opinion is THE most influential nurse in history. Florence Nightingale may have been the first that we know of, and she did alot of things, but Clara "perfected" it and then some. If you're interested the best book (in my humble opinion) out there is " Woman of Valor: Clara Barton and the Civil War" by Stephen B. Oates. It's well worth reading! There is even a few items about Dorothea Dix in this book.