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Louise McManus

1896-00-00 – 1993-05-29

Life & Legacy

(Rachel) Louise McManus (1896 – May 29, 1993) was the first nurse to earn a Ph.D. She established schools of nursing in college and helped to develop nationally standardized methods for nursing licensure in the United States.

Occupation & Career

nurse

Education

Teachers College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

National Women's Hall of Fame

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

National Women's Hall of Fame

Employer

Columbia University

Education & Institutions

Teachers College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q14954665 — wikidata View source

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