Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not by Florence Nightingale

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Author Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
Title Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not
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Summary "Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not" by Florence Nightingale is a groundbreaking treatise on nursing, written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a guide for those who take on the responsibility of caring for the health of others, particularly women who will inevitably assume a nursing role at some point in their lives. The text emphasizes the importance of proper nursing practices and the fundamental principles of sanitation and care that can lead to better health outcomes. The beginning of Nightingale's work outlines her perspective on nursing as more than merely administering medication; it encompasses the creation of a healing environment through fresh air, cleanliness, warmth, and quiet. She addresses common misconceptions about disease, emphasizing that suffering often stems from poor nursing rather than the illness itself. Highlighting the essential roles of observation, environment, and personal nurturing, Nightingale sets the stage for her recommendations on effective nursing practices throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RT: Medicine: Nursing
Subject Nursing
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EBook-No. 17366
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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