Nurses impact lives every day. But once in a while, a nurse comes along who touches the lives of the world, and not just her patients. These women went above and beyond for the field of nursing. They served in wars, broke down racial barriers, and campaigned for women’s rights. They have become role models for women everywhere, not just nurses. However, nurses can be especially proud to share a title with these ten ladies.

While there is no concrete way to determine "the" ten most influential nurses of all-time when looking at a profession where so many have had a monumental affect on the lives of others; this list by Nursing Link still does a great job of paying homage to a select ten who have certainly impacted the profession.

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