The Civil War nurses who demanded to be remembered
During the Civil War, thousands of women served as nurses for the Union. One such woman was Georgeanna Woolsey, who began her service at New York Hospital in May 1861 with no formal medical training. These women played a crucial role in caring for the wounded, despite the challenges they faced, including a lack of supplies and knowledge.
Dorothea L. Dix, named superintendent of Army Nurses in June 1861, imposed strict standards on the nurses under her supervision. More information is available about the experiences of these women, including their early service, sacrifice, and resilience, as well as the standards and expectations imposed by Dix.
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