The history of nursing is marked by several key milestones:
1860: Florence Nightingale establishes the first professional nursing school at St. Thomas' Hospital in London. 1893: The first nursing code of ethics is developed by Lystra Gretter and a committee for the 'Farrand Training School for Nurses' in Detroit. 1902: The first school nurse, Lina Rogers, is appointed in New York City. 1950: The American Nurses Association (ANA) administers the first nationwide State Board Test Pool Examination. 1980: The term "nurse practitioner" becomes widely recognized, highlighting the expanded role of nurses in healthcare.
