Over 22,000 professionally-trained female nurses were recruited by the American Red Cross to serve in the U.S. Army between 1917 and 1919 — and over 10,000 of these served near the …

The U.S. nurses who served in WWI proved they could save lives and make a difference in patient care close to the battlefield. They proved skilled nursing care improved patients …

The Nurses of World War I Three nurses en route to Europe on a convoy ship demonstrate the “safety suits” to be worn in case the ship was attacked by submarine. Paid for by the public at …

Nov 11, 2021 · Here are 7 facts about nursing during World War One. 1. Britain had just 300 trained military nurses at the start of the war.

At the outbreak of World War I, Ella Jane Osborn was a surgical nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. In January 1918, she volunteered to serve with the American Expeditionary …

The First World War transformed the nursing profession. The necessity to treat large numbers of wounded soldiers at the front created not only “white angels”, but real working-class women’s …

Nov 3, 2015 · Nursing played a crucial role during the First World War. Emergency medical practices evolved enormously during the war years (1914–1918) and thousands more medical …

From working-class women to monarchs, women from every walk of life witnessed the horrors of war. Depending on their country of origin, some nurses arrived in combat zones at the …

Twenty-seven nurses received United States service medals for their bravery and dedication. Dozens more received medals from Great Britain, France, Belgium and other allies. More than …

Explore the vital role of nurses in World War I, their challenges, and lasting impact on healthcare and women's contributions.