Select two nurses who lived during the 1800s or the early 1900s and explain how this nurse’s dedicated advocacy transformed policies and practices for a specific population, resulting in improved outcomes for the populace. 

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Select two nurses who lived during the 1800s or the early 1900s and explain how this nurse’s dedicated advocacy transformed policies and practices for a specific population, resulting in improved outcomes for the populace.
 	
Explore the enduring impact of these pioneering initiatives up to the present day. Offer insights into the reasons behind their continuity or evolution and identify factors that triggered changes in their initial implementation.
 	
Examine the contemporary role of nurses in the advancement of population health. Discuss two effective avenues through which nurses can make a meaningful difference at the population level. Additionally, delve into the pivotal role played by epidemiology in enhancing the well-being of populations.