A student nurse is learning about nursing history. The student nurse recognizes that Lillian Wald is best described as

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Lillian Wald is best known as the founder of the Henry Street Settlement, which provided nursing care and other services to the poor in New York City. She was also the first visiting nurse, which involved providing care to patients in their homes. While she was involved in nursing education, particularly through her work at the Henry Street Settlement, she did not establish a formal 3-year training program for nurses. Additionally, she was not the first president of the American Red Cross, although she was involved in its early development.

A Student Nurse Is Learning About Nursing History