Keywords

education, nursing history, nursing therapeutics, Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of Charity, spiritual care

 

Authors

  1. Villa, Julie

Abstract

Abstract: Doing God's work through vocation and caring for the less fortunate has been a long-time focus of the Catholic faith. In the early 20th century Catholic orders of nuns made major contributions to nursing education and clinical practice. This historical research article illustrates the sisters' vast influence on nursing as they introduced spirituality into quality patient care.