Category Archives: History

10 Most Influential Female Nurses of All Time

October 27, 2009 – 11:00 PM

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 [...]

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The History of the Stethoscope

July 2, 2009 – 10:51 PM

The first stethoscope was invented in France in 1846 and looked nothing like the stethoscope of today – far from being soft and flexible, it was made from wood and resembled a bathroom plunger.

That’s because it was based on the ear trumpet – a cone-like device used as a primitive hearing aid.
The modern stereo stethoscope [...]

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Ten interesting historical facts about scrubs

June 6, 2009 – 12:09 AM

Scrubs (and nurses’ uniforms in general) evolved from nuns’ habits. Nuns were the original caretakers of the sick.
Florence Nightengale pioneered the idea that nurses should dress distinctly and differently from other medical aid workers.
Despite lacking gloves or masks, nurses in the 1800s were sold “fever-proof” uniforms that supposedly blocked disease.
In the early 20th century, nurses [...]

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