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In this classic historical text on hospitals, Florence Nightingale
voices the importance of hygiene, fresh air and water, cleanliness,
proper drainage, and ample light as well as ongoing consideration
for patients' feelings. Nightingale's ability to effectively
articulate her ideas impressed her contemporaries and continues to
influence readers of today. During the Crimean War, Florence
Nightingale achieved renown as "The Lady with the Lamp", the
tireless caretaker of wounded soldiers. Later, Nightingale searched
Europe for innovations to help the army improve its hospital care.
This report of her findings and suggestions had a profound effect
on the medical community and reestablished the author as an
international healthcare authority. Despite the advances in medical
knowledge since Nightingale's era, her common sense-approach
continues to form a solid foundation for nursing. Publishing in
conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Museum, Notes on
Hospitals celebrates the bicentenary anniversary of Florence
Nightingale. This volume serves as a companion to Nightingale's
classic of nursing literature, Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and
What It Is Not 9781910821374.
Florence Nightingale is famous as the heroine of the Crimean War
and later as a campaigner for medical care founded on a clean
environment and good nursing. Suggestions for Thought, which
contains the novel Cassandra, is a central text in
nineteenth-century history of feminist thought.
Florence Nightingale is famous as the heroine of the Crimean War
and later as a campaigner for medical care founded on a clean
environment and good nursing. Suggestions for Thought, which
contains the novel Cassandra, is a central text in
nineteenth-century history of feminist thought.
"My heart always sinks within me when I hear the good housewife,
of every class, say, 'I assure you the bed has been well slept in:
and I can only hope it is not true. What? Is the bed already
saturated with somebody else's damp before my patient comes to
exhale in it his own damp? Has it not had a single chance to be
aired? No, not one. It has been slept in every night."
From the best known work of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the
originator and founder of modern nursing, comes a collection of
notes that played an important part in the much needed revolution
in the field of nursing. For the first time it was brought to the
attention of those caring for the sick that their responsibilities
covered not only the administration of medicines and the
application of poultices, but the proper use of fresh air, light,
warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and
administration of diet. Miss Nightingale is outspoken on these
subjects as well as on other factors that she considers essential
to good nursing. But, whatever her topic, her main concern and
attention is always on the patient and his needs.
One is impressed with the fact that the fundamental needs of the
sick as observed by Miss Nightingale are amazingly similar today
(even though they are generally taken for granted now) to what they
were over 100 years ago when this book was written. For this
reason, this little volume is as practical as it is interesting and
entertaining. It will be an inspiration to the student nurse,
refreshing and stimulating to the experienced nurse, and immensely
helpful to anyone caring for the sick.
"The book is sure to reignite a passion for nursing in nurses who
may be bogged down in their daily work of nursing practice,
education, and/or research. Nurses across the globe are universally
grateful for the pathway Nightingale paved for them. In addition,
the book is an inspiration to anyone working toward social change,
as Nightingale sets a powerful example about the outcome of
positive persistence for the common good. There are numerous other
published versions of Notes on Nursing, but this one stands apart
from those given its commemorative nature."-Martha Scheckel, PhD,
RN for Doody's Book Review Service Be inspired by the timeless
insights of the woman who created the foundations of modern
nursing, with Florence Nightingale's Notes On Nursing , the 160th
Anniversary Edition. Supported by essays from modern-day nurses,
this still-relevant work offers concise, on-the-ground experience
and breakthrough insights into the crucial elements of patient
care. Each chapter brings to life Nightingale's determination to
advance the healthcare system of her time, empowering modern
nursing professionals, educators, and students of all levels to
establish their own crucial findings and innovations. Power up your
professional commitment by diving into Nightingale's bravery and
groundbreaking vision: Foundational findings and instruction on the
importance of adequate room ventilation, management of the
patient's environment, what it means to be in charge as a nurse,
patient observation, nutrition, appropriate lighting, and
cleanliness of beds and rooms Seasoned guidance and reflections on
Nightingale's writings from experienced nurses, nurse educators,
and professional development practitioners, including: The
palliative care perspective Advanced nursing practice and midwifery
The influence of the nurse on patient emotional state and overall
well-being Professional identity and inspiration A tribute to Notes
on Nursing Preparing to be a nurse educator Issues ranging from
bedsores to global health care Discusses illness as the result but
not always the cause of disease -elucidates the nursing role in
understanding both disease and health, and in educating patients
and public on health education basics Offers Nightingale's
principles of health -her holistic viewpoint and understanding of
how sickroom environment, patient mindset, and patient inner
mental/emotional struggles affect health and recovery Emphasizes
the importance of assisting in patient well-being on all levels of
health and well-being Perfectly supports the current emphasis on
research and evidence-based practice by using data to support
arguments for offering compassionate, quality care-illuminates all
levels of nursing practice, education, and research
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