Nursing Through Time

The following timeline pages highlight the major events and milestones in Nursing between 1700 and 2000, providing historical context for how nursing developed as a profession and an occupation during these years. The various timelines address a wide range of topics critical to comprehending and broadening our understanding of health care and nursing concerns, including the role of professional nurses, nurse shortages, workplace problems and public health issues.

1700 - 1869  1870 - 1899  1900 - 1929  1930 - 1959 1960 - 1989  1990 - 2000