The Mother of The American Red Cross Association
Over time, the history of health care in America has changed exponentially as a result of the hard work and dedication of courageous and inspirational nurses. One nurse in particular that stands out from the rest is Clara Barton. She is most famously known as the founder of the American Red Cross and National First Aid Association. Barton was an exceptional nurse that sacrificed her own well-being for the sake of helping others in need. She was able to rise to the occasion throughout her lifetime by learning from her accomplishments and tribulations that helped guide her toward breaking the common stigma of women in the 19th century.
Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford, …show more content…
One of the major hindrances Clara faced was that she suffered from severe depression. She managed to cope with her illness by responding to the calls of those in need and by finding joy in her work. Soon after she began working in the Civil War effort, her father passed away (“National Park Service,” 2015). Before dying, he informed Clara that she must remain supportive of the Union throughout the war, and Clara followed his advice. In March of 1862, just months after her father’s passing, Clara travelled to Maryland where the Battle of Antietam occurred. Barton provided medical supplies to the soldiers and surgeons who were in desperate need. In the midst of battle, Clara was attending to a wounded soldier when a bullet clipped her sleeve and almost killed her. Unfortunately, the man she was trying to save died (“National Park Service,” 2015). Possessing the characteristic of perseverance, Barton continued to care for the soldiers. It was during this battle that, even with no medical training, Clara removed a bullet from the cheek of a man with a knife. Towards the end of the battle, having become exhausted from days of endless work, Barton contracted typhoid fever. This unfortunately weakened her for the remainder of the battle (“National Park Service,”
Over time, the history of health care in America has changed exponentially as a result of the hard work and dedication of courageous and inspirational nurses. One nurse in particular that stands out from the rest is Clara Barton. She is most famously known as the founder of the American Red Cross and National First Aid Association. Barton was an exceptional nurse that sacrificed her own well-being for the sake of helping others in need. She was able to rise to the occasion throughout her lifetime by learning from her accomplishments and tribulations that helped guide her toward breaking the common stigma of women in the 19th century.
Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford, …show more content…
One of the major hindrances Clara faced was that she suffered from severe depression. She managed to cope with her illness by responding to the calls of those in need and by finding joy in her work. Soon after she began working in the Civil War effort, her father passed away (“National Park Service,” 2015). Before dying, he informed Clara that she must remain supportive of the Union throughout the war, and Clara followed his advice. In March of 1862, just months after her father’s passing, Clara travelled to Maryland where the Battle of Antietam occurred. Barton provided medical supplies to the soldiers and surgeons who were in desperate need. In the midst of battle, Clara was attending to a wounded soldier when a bullet clipped her sleeve and almost killed her. Unfortunately, the man she was trying to save died (“National Park Service,” 2015). Possessing the characteristic of perseverance, Barton continued to care for the soldiers. It was during this battle that, even with no medical training, Clara removed a bullet from the cheek of a man with a knife. Towards the end of the battle, having become exhausted from days of endless work, Barton contracted typhoid fever. This unfortunately weakened her for the remainder of the battle (“National Park Service,”