

Civil War Nurses
Jul 19, 2018
Join us as we explore the life, trials, and triumphs of a Civil War nurse. Explore the prevailing theories of disease, lack of cleanliness, and limited medical training during the Civil War. Learn about the extreme and toxic medical treatments used, as well as the rise of homeopathy as a natural alternative. Discover the challenges faced by women in the medical field throughout history and the discrimination faced by women nurses during the Civil War. Highlighting the role of women nurses and their compassionate care for wounded soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Explore the resilience and impact of women nurses after the war and their contribution to the Women's Rights Movement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Disease Theories, Lack of Cleanliness, and Limited Medical Training during the Civil War
02:51 • 3min
Medical Treatments and the Rise of Homeopathy in the Civil War Era
05:33 • 3min
Women in Medicine: Overcoming Obstacles
08:15 • 6min
Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Women Nurses
14:28 • 21min
Women Nurses and their Contributions
35:07 • 21min
Mary: Resilience and Impact of Women Nurses
56:34 • 5min