Mary Eliza Mahoney Rn -United States First Black Nurse

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Mary Mary Eliza Mahoney birth in 1845 an American black child of former slaves daughter of Mary Jane and Charles Mahoney at 18 showed interest in healing Humanity in 1863 and the New England hospital for women and children headed into the healthcare industry has a younger sister named Ellen also wanted to become a nurse but alas she didn't graduate Mary train long days 16 hours students then earn $1 to $4 an hour Mary graduated 1879 as a registered nurse alongside with three other colleagues as the first black woman nurse in the United States of America 2/6/21 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2021© Sunruse: May 7th 1845 Dorchester Massachusetts Sunset: January 4th 1926 Boston Massachusetts Nationality: American Alma mater: New England Hospital for Women and Children

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Alexis Y.

Date: 2/6/2021 2:43:00 PM

Hi James, What an excellent tribute for Mary Eliza Mahoney. It‘s so fitting for Black History month. I have been educated. I have never heard about here. What she did as the first African American nurse is the US, outstanding. She‘s a trailblazer for what she contributed to the nursing field. I was a nursing assistant in the past, I am proud to follow in the footsteps(a little) of the lady that opened the door for others like me. Thanks for bringing this remarkable woman to my attention-Alexis