Mary Eliza Mahoney and the legacy of African American nurses / Susan Muaddi Darraj.

"Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first African American woman to break down the barriers that barred her admittance to the nursing profession in the United States. By doing so, she became a source of pride and inspiration to those women who followed in her footsteps. In 1936, the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses recognized her contribution by establishing the Mary Eliza Mahoney Award, an award for excellence in the field that today continues to be given to deserving women. While African-American nurses have been integrated into the profession of nursing, many obstacles still remain in their path." -- Provided by publisher.