The goals of nursing have remained relatively stable for centuries. On the other hand, the remuneration of nurses has undergone many changes. The first nursing services were mainly voluntary and linked to religious practice. At first, nurses did not receive any form of remuneration. In other words, nurses were not paid for the services they provided. In early cultures, human life was less respected and guardians generally had a very low status. The first to require higher education for nurses were the Sisters of Charity, who were established in the 1500s and were the first order of nurses to have a systematic training program (Wolfe). In the 1800s, nursing and nursing education were undergoing major reforms. In the United States, the Civil War spurred the growth of nursing, and after the war, nursing education and practice expanded as nursing schools provided classroom education as well as clinical practice. Traditionally considered a female-dominated field, nursing is one of the most underpaid professions compared to male-dominated job categories. A 1955 study showed a marked disparity when nurses' salaries were compared to those of other workers. “The average gross monthly salary for a general duty nurse was $235, which included the estimated cash value of all benefits offered by the hospital. Nurses' wages were lower than those of accountants, draftsmen, teachers, social and leisure workers, and librarians” (Wolfe). As a result, nurses were paid less than most average jobs. Nurses, despite their long working hours and difficult working conditions, are denied their due wages. In some cases, the educational requirements and job responsibilities of nurses exceeded those of the workplace expected in the years to come. Experts expect that by 2025, the nursing shortage will reach 260,000 registered nurses. This is happening as 7,000 U.S. citizens turn 65 every day. It was documented that 9 to 16 patients were assigned to a single nurse, and this number was higher during the night shift. To fill the gaps, nurses work overtime and are assigned to other units. “During a particularly frenetic evening on an unfamiliar unit, I was given only a recorded report and assigned ten patients I did not know” (Adams). This emphasizes how nurses receive patients they do not know, which poses a danger because these nurses have not been properly educated on specific patient care and proper handling. Potentially dangerous medication errors can occur. Additionally, insufficient medical coverage can lead to patients remaining unattended and unchecked for hours..