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  1. Johns Hopkins School of Nursing:  The Rise of the Nursing Profession

    Date(s): 1989 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Tag(s): women's rights, Progressive Reformers, Women's Professions, Middle Class, History of Medicine 

    In the late 19th century, the United States faced a series of troubling economic and social transformations. In response, progressive reformers designed a modern approach to solving problems: conducting research, identifying potential solutions, and then lobbying for reform. Women were often in the forefront of efforts for reform. The need for more efficient and effective methods to address medical...