She was an “early pioneer of nursing,” best known for her advocacy on behalf of patients in the fight to improve the treatment of the mentally ill in North America and Europe. She made people understand that all human beings have the same rights and that they should all be treated with dignity and respect. Dorothea Lynde Dix gave the insane the opportunity to receive the proper care they needed. She did not include her name on most of her publications and refused to have hospitals named after her. Dix was an advocate for the mentally ill who were abused, neglected, and abused in prison. With a big voice and a strong will, she brought about change and ended the outrageous mistreatment of innocent people. Dix was a tenacious woman who accomplished much for humanity during her life. His work changed the way we treat the mentally ill today. Dorothea Lynde Dix will always remain an important person in the field of nursing