Asked by Katie Verseman on May 26, 2024

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Who was the most influential woman in the advancement of nursing in Canada?

A) Marie Rollet Hébert.
B) Florence Nightingale.
C) Mary Agnes Snively.
D) Jeanne Mance.

Influential Woman

A woman who possesses the power to affect decisions, opinions, or behavior of others through leadership, creativity, or innovation.

Advancement

The process of promoting or moving forward in terms of development, technology, or career.

Nursing

The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.

  • Comprehend the significant historical events and influential personalities in Canadian nursing.
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Cassie McCartyMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Jeanne Mance (1606-1673)came to Ville Marie (New France)in 1642.As well as founding and managing Hôtel-Dieu,Mance assisted Sieur de Maisonneuve in running the colony as confidant,advisor,and accountant.She is hailed as a founder of the city of Montreal.Today,the CNA awards its highest honour in the name of this courageous pioneer.Marie Rollet Hébert (1580-1649)was the first laywoman to provide nursing care in New France in 1617.Florence Nightingale (1820-1910),who is considered the founder of modern nursing,was a nineteenth-century British nurse.Mary Agnes Snively (1847-1933)was a teacher before becoming a nurse.Upon graduation from the school of nursing at Bellevue Hospital in New York,she became superintendent of nurses at Toronto General Hospital.Toronto General Hospital subsequently became the largest school of nursing in Canada and a model to others.