Historical events and figures have been immensely important influences in moulding healthcare into what it has become today. In the future, it is likely that history would continue to aid health practitioners in understanding how Australian healthcare has evolved over time. Florence Nightingale is considered to be one of the most influential historical figures in modern day nursing “being dubbed the pioneer nurse” (Lynn, 2014). Before Nightingale came along, nursing jobs were considered more of a low- status occupation; this was a result of the lack of education and respect surrounding nursing. Florence’s efforts have guided nursing into becoming a respectable profession by incorporating education and expectations into the job. Hospitals were
