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Jane A. Delano
1862–1919
A pioneering American nurse, she helped turn wartime nursing into a national effort and built the American Red Cross Nursing Service into a powerful force. Her work shaped how thousands of nurses were organized for service during World War I.
1 Audiobook
American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick
by American National Red Cross, Jane A. Delano, Isabel McIsaac, Anne Hervey Strong
About the author
Born in New York in 1862, Jane Arminda Delano became one of the most influential nursing leaders of her era. She trained at Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing after first working as a teacher, then went on to hold major leadership roles in hospital nursing, public health, and military nursing.
Delano is best known for organizing and leading the American Red Cross Nursing Service. She also served as superintendent of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, helping connect civilian and military nursing efforts and creating a stronger system for emergency readiness.
During World War I, her leadership helped recruit more than 20,000 nurses for service. She died in France in 1919 while still working on Red Cross duty, leaving behind a legacy of practical service, discipline, and deep commitment to the nursing profession.