Nursing History
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross
Clara Barton, the 'Angel of the Battlefield,' was a pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid.
Historical Significance
- Provided critical supplies and medical care to soldiers during the Civil War.
- Founded the American Red Cross in 1881.
- Advocated for the Geneva Convention principles in the U.S.
- Expanded nursing scope to include disaster and emergency response.
Lasting Legacy
- Established a standard for triage in civilian disasters.
- Emphasized nursing presence in non-combat emergency zones.
- Created a framework for international medical cooperation.
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