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The nurses’ uniform in pediatrics, the opinion of children and ... - PMC

: Early nursing was often performed by religious orders. Uniforms were essentially nun’s habits—long, dark dresses with white hoods, symbolizing humility and purity. NURSING UNIFORMS

: For decades, "crisp white frocks" and starched caps were the standard, signaling hygiene and professional status. The nurses’ uniform in pediatrics, the opinion of

: 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 nurses’ uniform in pediatrics