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History of Nursing
The word "nurse" originally came from the Latin word "nutrire", meaning to suckle, referring to a wet-nurse; only in the late 16th century did it attain its modern meaning of a person who cares for the infirm.

From the earliest times most, cultures produced a stream of nurses dedicated to service on religious principles. Both Christendom and the Muslim World generated a stream of dedicated nurses from their earliest days. In Europe before the foundation of modern nursing, Catholic nuns and the military often provided nursing-like services. It took until the 19th century for nursing to become a secular profession.

The Beginning of Nursing
In 300 A.D. it is believed that nursing began in the height of the Roman empire. It was during this time that the Empire sought to place a hospital within every town under its rule. Many who worked in these hospitals were "nurses" who worked alongside doctors.

The Evolving of Nursing
United States Nursing didn't become common healthcare practice until doctors moved out of the home. Up until the 1800's, nurses performed little healthcare related work. Nurses have been the backbone of the healthcare system. They do all of the grunt work and pass out medications to patients. They are the frontline workers in the medical field. They have evolved a lot over the years and everyday keep making improvements.