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The Evolution of Nursing Uniforms: From Tradition to Functionality
: For decades, "crisp white frocks" and starched caps were the standard, signaling hygiene and professional status. NURSING UNIFORMS
: In the mid-19th century, Nightingale worked to professionalize nursing. She introduced the first recognizable nursing uniform to distinguish trained nurses from untrained ones, consisting of long dresses, aprons, and caps. The Evolution of Nursing Uniforms: From Tradition to