Saga – Mary Seacole

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Mary Seacole. Mary Seacole, a British Jamaican nurse born in 1805, was renowned for her healing skills and bravery, particularly during the Crimean War where she established the "British Hotel" to care for soldiers. Despite facing racial discrimination and being denied a formal nursing role, she persevered and provided effective care using traditional herbal remedies. Her autobiography, "The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands," highlights her contributions and the challenges she overcame. Seacole's legacy is honored with a statue at Saint Thomas Hospital in London, recognizing her as one of the "100 Great Black Britons."

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