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“Nursing has made great progress from being an occupation to becoming a profession in the 20th. Century. As the 21st. Century approaches, further progress will be reported and recorded in Cyberspace - The Internet being one conduit for that. Linking nurses and their information and knowledge across…” quote by Hildegard Peplau
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“Nursing has made great progress from being an occupation to becoming a profession in the 20th. Century. As the 21st. Century approaches, further progress will be reported and recorded in Cyberspace - The Internet being one conduit for that. Linking nurses and their information and knowledge across borders - around the world - will surely advance the profession of nursing much more rapidly in the next century”

Hildegard Peplau

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Source Essay: Nursing Evolution, 20th Century to Digital Age, 2020

Nursing transformed from a job to a recognized profession, and digital connectivity will accelerate its growth worldwide.

In simple terms: Nursing became a profession; internet will speed its progress.

Key Takeaway

Embrace digital collaboration.

Themes

professionalization technology globalization

Mood

optimistic forward‑looking

Type

academic visionary

When to use this quote

  • online education
  • telehealth
  • research networks
  • policy development

Key Concepts

knowledge sharing interprofessional collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can nurses ensure equitable internet access?
  • What digital tools best support global knowledge exchange?
A Different Perspective

Digital divide may limit access in low‑resource regions.

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