Description: (American Nurse Who Established Schools of Nursing in College in the United States)
Louise McManus made significant contributions to the field of nursing as a pioneering figure. She was the first nurse to earn a Ph.D. and played a key role in establishing schools of nursing in college. McManus also contributed to the development of nationally standardized methods for nursing licensure in the United States. Her dedication and leadership greatly advanced and professionalized nursing as an essential profession in the healthcare industry.