Ellen Julia Gould: a civilian nurse and founder of the military nursing tradition in Australia (1860-1941).(Biography)

From: Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society | Date: December 1, 2006| Author: Rae, Ruth | Copyright information

Important policy initiatives relating to the working conditions of female nurses in Australia were progressed, in part, by the involvement of civilian nurses in military campaigns. The importance of a formalised nurse training program for secular nurses was recognised by Florence Nightingale following her experiences in the Crimean War; secular nursing was created within a military framework. (1) Therefore 'the female Army Nursing Service as found in the ... Australian Armies is to ...

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