In any field it is important to have an understanding of the foundation in order to fully comprehend the subject in its entirety. Knowledge of medical research from the past is a necessity for any form of medical advancement that may take place in the present. In the class lecture it was stated that “by understanding the history and foundation of nursing nurses can develop a sense of professional identity and build a better future for the profession and the people they serve.” While reviewing the “Nursing Timeline of Historical Events,” I discovered multiple nursing trends. The first being, for a large portion of history, the nursing profession was dominated by individuals without any formal training, and they were often uneducated. The second trend I noticed involved their attire; nurses often wore a nurse’s cap, used to keep hair away from the patients, and maintain a sanitary environment. The last trend noticed, was the Vow of Hospitality, originating from Saint Jeanne Jugan. In many ways these trends have largely influenced not only my perspective on the nursing practice but nursing as a whole. I have come to understand the importance of the many years of formal training in school that is required to enter the nursing profession. As for the nursing caps, in many maternity wards, nurses still wear them today. Lastly, being that the nursing profession is such a humble profession, many nurses themselves tend to be hospitable in nature, in a way Saint Jeanne Jugan’s vow of hospitality, still plays a major role in