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Where did nursing begin, and what can its past teach us about today’s practice?

In this episode of The Making of a Nurse, we sit down with Elena Danilova, Executive Director of Clinical Development at Gurnick Academy, for a fascinating journey through the history of nursing. From the battlefield care of Florence Nightingale to the surprising use of leeches and early hygiene breakthroughs, Elena brings historical milestones to life with insight and depth.

Discover how early nurses reshaped medicine, what “clean” meant before modern science, and why the legacy of care matters now more than ever.

Whether you’re a future nurse, a history lover, or someone curious about how far we’ve come — this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the roots of the profession that keeps the world healing.