Nursing has come a very, very long way in the past century. However, some of the challenges highlighted
by nurse leaders in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, still face the profession a century later even though their exact nature might
be somewhat different. Throughout the history of nursing, most of the challenges can be linked to the gender and class barriers
faced by women in society and the ever-present economic demands of the healthcare industry.The Staff Nurse is the first level
professional Nurse in the hospital set up.
