Isabel Robb
Isabel Hampton Robb
Darlene Gillet
Nova Southeastern University
Isabel Hampton Robb There have been several women in history who have been instrumental in initiating significant changes to the profession of nursing—from the most famous Florence Nightingale, the quintessential ‘Mother of Nursing’, to current leaders, researchers and educators who continue to provide information for the betterment of the profession. However, there are only a handful of individuals who, through their lifelong work, commitment and vision for what was to be the future of nursing have been recognized as true contributors to the practice of professional nursing and nursing education. The purpose of this paper is discuss the contributions of Isabel Hampton Robb …show more content…
She was always passionate about conscientious and organized work, attributes that made her a successful student. Isabel, despite her youth, proved to be mature, careful and thorough both within the classroom and while tending to patients at the bedside. She was enthusiastic, methodical and precise, wanting to know the ‘how and why’ of her undertakings, and even though it slowed her work, continued to exhibit these traits far beyond her student tenure. Graduating in 1884, Isabel was offered to attend the prestigious St. Paul’s House for Trained Nurses in Rome, Italy. During her eighteen months in Europe, her duties took her to all the major cities of Italy, France and Germany caring for English speaking patients both within the hospital and in patient’s homes or hotels. This was Isabel’s first exposure to International nursing, and she quickly saw the need to promote and strengthen international relationships between nurses in the US and …show more content…
She expanded on the foundation laid by Florence Nightingale, her mentor and friend. Nursing as a professional career has grown significantly since the early 1900’s with the inception of community colleges offering associate training programs to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorial degree programs, and a plethora of opportunities available to suit the desires of every working nurse. The profession is continuing to evolve with discoveries uncovered through evidence based practice research and best practice reviews. As more and more facilities are requiring their nurses to acquire higher educational degrees, the level of care to patients improves through innovative critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. Isabel was committed to organizing educational programs The future of nursing looks brighter than ever, thanks to the commitment, dedication and innovators of nurses past.
References:
International Council of Nurses (ICN), 2013. Retrieved from http://www.icn.ch/about-icn/about- icn/
Moody, S. (1938). Isabel Hampton Robb- Her contribution to nursing education. The American Journal of Nursing 38(10). 1131-1139.
Watson, J., (1977). The Evolution of Nursing Education in the United States: 100 Years
Darlene Gillet
Nova Southeastern University
Isabel Hampton Robb There have been several women in history who have been instrumental in initiating significant changes to the profession of nursing—from the most famous Florence Nightingale, the quintessential ‘Mother of Nursing’, to current leaders, researchers and educators who continue to provide information for the betterment of the profession. However, there are only a handful of individuals who, through their lifelong work, commitment and vision for what was to be the future of nursing have been recognized as true contributors to the practice of professional nursing and nursing education. The purpose of this paper is discuss the contributions of Isabel Hampton Robb …show more content…
She was always passionate about conscientious and organized work, attributes that made her a successful student. Isabel, despite her youth, proved to be mature, careful and thorough both within the classroom and while tending to patients at the bedside. She was enthusiastic, methodical and precise, wanting to know the ‘how and why’ of her undertakings, and even though it slowed her work, continued to exhibit these traits far beyond her student tenure. Graduating in 1884, Isabel was offered to attend the prestigious St. Paul’s House for Trained Nurses in Rome, Italy. During her eighteen months in Europe, her duties took her to all the major cities of Italy, France and Germany caring for English speaking patients both within the hospital and in patient’s homes or hotels. This was Isabel’s first exposure to International nursing, and she quickly saw the need to promote and strengthen international relationships between nurses in the US and …show more content…
She expanded on the foundation laid by Florence Nightingale, her mentor and friend. Nursing as a professional career has grown significantly since the early 1900’s with the inception of community colleges offering associate training programs to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorial degree programs, and a plethora of opportunities available to suit the desires of every working nurse. The profession is continuing to evolve with discoveries uncovered through evidence based practice research and best practice reviews. As more and more facilities are requiring their nurses to acquire higher educational degrees, the level of care to patients improves through innovative critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. Isabel was committed to organizing educational programs The future of nursing looks brighter than ever, thanks to the commitment, dedication and innovators of nurses past.
References:
International Council of Nurses (ICN), 2013. Retrieved from http://www.icn.ch/about-icn/about- icn/
Moody, S. (1938). Isabel Hampton Robb- Her contribution to nursing education. The American Journal of Nursing 38(10). 1131-1139.
Watson, J., (1977). The Evolution of Nursing Education in the United States: 100 Years