Lillian Wald, "New Aspects of Social Responsibilities (12 October 1915)
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Florence Nightingale lifted the vague, casual, though kindly and devoted, feeling of women into organized, efficient and invaluable service; she enlarged the nurse’s vision to sympathy for great groups outside her family or particular tribe.
— Lillian Wald on Florence Nightingale
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About Lillian Wald
Lillian D. Wald (March 10, 1867 – September 1, 1940) was an American Jewish nurse, humanitarian and author. She was known for contributions to human rights and was the founder of American community nursing. She founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and was an early advocate to have nurses in public schools.
About Lillian Wald
Lillian D. Wald (March 10, 1867 – September 1, 1940) was an American Jewish nurse, humanitarian and author. She was known for contributions to human rights and was the founder of American community nursing. She founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and was an early advocate to have nurses in public schools.
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