Saga – Isabel Hampton Robb

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Isabel Hampton Robb. Isabel Hampton Robb was a pioneering nurse, author, and leader who played a crucial role in organizing the nursing profession in the United States. She was instrumental in founding the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses, which later became the National League for Nursing. Robb's contributions included extending nursing programs, establishing an eight-hour workday for nurses, and publishing influential nursing textbooks. Her legacy continues to inspire excellence and integrity in nursing education and practice.

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