The project gutenberg ebook of notes on nursing, by. The founder of the nursing profession discusses the image and the duties of the profession. May 18, 2015 notes on nursing is a classic historical nursing education text by florence nightingale. Notes on nursing, published in 1860 by florence nightingale 18201910, is the most famous publication in the history of nursing.
Florence nightingale s methods were revolutionary in her time, and they form the basis for the techniques of patient management that have been taught ever since. What it is, and what it is not by florence nightingale. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The full text of florences notes on nursing hyperlinked below under references. Notes on nursing audiobook by florence nightingale. A 76page volume with 3 page appendix published by harrison of pall mall, it was intended to give hints on nursing to those entrusted with the health of others. Florence nightingales statistics show that there were two kinds of nurses. Florence nightingale grabs the reader from the first page in this book when she says these notes on nursing. Florence the woman notes on nursing by florence nightingale, 1860 display no. This guide to looking after sick people at home was written in simple. This facsimile has been reproduced from the copy in the rare book room of the library of. She spent many hours in the wards, and her night rounds giving. Florence nightingale wrote notes on nursing for caregivers in the home and it is remarkable how much of the original remains relevant today.
Because she was giving her insights into the current situation of nursing practice when nightingale wrote the book. Written by nursings brilliant first theoristresearcher and first published in 1859, notes on nursing. By the authors own admission, the work was not written as a training manual for nurses. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale download book. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page. Thomas hospital which is currently known as the florence nightingale school of nursing and midwifery. These outspoken writings by the founder of modern nursing record fundamentals in the needs of the sick that must be provided in all nursing. What it is and what it is not, was translated into numerous languages and became an international bestseller. Soon, she wrote the book notes on nursing and became the founder of modern nursing. Florence nightingales notes on nursing the natural health. The notes that she wrote on nursing, served as the curriculum cornerstone at. Notes on nursing what it is, and what it is not by florence nightingale new york d. Florence nightingale 18201910 notes on nursing was published in 1859 and is a fascinating view into the theories underpinning the early development of modern nursing and public health reform by the lady with the lamp, florence nightingale. Florence nightingale, byname lady with the lamp, born may 12, 1820, florence italydied august, 1910, london, england, british nurse, statistician, and social reformer who was the foundational philosopher of modern nursing.
I would recommend this as a quick introduction to patient care for anyone entering a career in nursing or medicine if only for its historic perspective. First published in 1860, notes on nursing served as the cornerstone of the curriculum at the nightingale school and other nursing schools established. The following notes are by no means intended as a rule of thought by which nurses can teach themselves to nurse, still less as a manual to teach nurses to nurse. One of these books, notes on nursing was published in 1860 that is the first book. Notes on nursing florence nightingale museum london. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale free at loyal books. They are meant simply to give hints for thought to women who. Florence nightingale notes on nursing nursing quotes.
Just as florence nightingale reveals so well in notes on nursing, the basics of patient care have only been refined over the years. This book has given me a generalised insight into florence nightingales life and as an administrator in the importance of the basic and commonsense approach to nursing which was reflected in the way our mother nursed members of our family successfully on a number of occasions in the post war years. Domestic servants, who also took care of someone in the home and professional nurses, who worked in hospitals. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. She wrote notes on nursing first published in 1859, but reprinted here in its revised and enlarged 1860 edition in order to share her knowledge with women who were nursing their. Florence nightingale was born in villa colombia to a british family that was rich and of upper class to her parents who were william edward nightingale and frances nightingale. Beautifully bound with marbled end pages, gilded edges, and a. Elmer belt florence nightingale collection publishers light brown. Florence nightingale stressed that it was not meant to be a comprehensive. First published in 1860, this short work was developed by nursing pioneer florence nightingale for use at her training school in england, but it is meant for anyone entrusted with the wellbeing of another and offers commonsense suggestions for all caregivers charged with looking after the sick and injured. Near the beginning of notes on nursing, nightingale wrote. The florence nightingale, om, rrc was an english nurse, writer and statistician.
As i read this book on nursing wrote by nightingale herself, i find myself so amusing on how she had changed this profession. They are meant simply to give hints for thought to women who have personal charge of the health of others. In july 1860, nightingale was able to set up a training school named after her at st. Florence nightingales notes on nursing and notes on named a 20 doodys core title. Her book clearly establishes her vision of nursing as a genuine natural healing practice, concerned with preventative medicine, and was a far cry from what the. What it is and what it is not is regarded as nursings first textbook. Notes on nursing full audiobook english unabridged. Today, florence nightingales legacy remains heartfelt. Mar 23, 2020 florence nightingale, who was born 200 years ago. During the crimean war, she and a team of nurses improved the unsanitary conditions.
First published in 1860, this short work was developed by nursing pioneer florence nightingale for use at her training school in england, but it is meant for. First published in 1860, notes on nursing is a guide on how to think like a nurse. They are meant simply to give hints for thought to women who have personal charge of the. What it is, and what it is not paperback september 10, 2007. What it is, and what it is not florence nightingale.
Florence nightingale nightingale, florence, 18201910. Florence nightingale books list of books by author. Notes on nursing was published in 1859 and is a fascinating view into the theories underpinning the early development of modern nursing and. This modern edition aims to complement the work of florence nightingale, extending her reach to new generations. Florence nightingale was born in florence, italy on may 12, 1820. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale in doc, fb2, rtf download e book. Glad to get another book for my library to replace other nursing books lost in the house fire. Nightingale left a life of luxury to care for the sick and dying during the crimean war. Using this information, florence nightingale brought an organized approach to the operation of both.
Notes on nursing is a great overview, in her own words, of florence nightingales ideas on care, cleanliness, and the nursing process in general. While some of the information is dated, there remains a wealth of timeless advice, as. Harrison, 1861 page images at hathitrust nightingale, florence, 18201910. What it is, and what it is not, and the subsequent notes on hospitals could be considered the impetuses for sustainable healthcare facility design. Most memorable quotes from the book, notes on nursing. The definition of nurse was much different than what it is today. What it is, and what it is not adelaide nutting historical nursing collection issue 2072 of gerritsen collection of womens history issue 2072 of gerritsen womens history history of science health and women. What it is, and what it is not secured her place in nursing history. First published in 1860, it represents one of the first comprehensive takes on western healthcare, and is, as such, foundational to many moral, scientific, and operational aspects of modern medicine.
Florence nightingale books list of books by author florence. The introduction written by another nurse, ramona salotti has made a great difference. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale full text free book file size. A 6page volume, it was intended to give hints on nursing to those entrusted with the health of others. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale, 9780486223407, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was intended to give hints on nursing to those entrusted with the health of others. Nightingale covers such timeless topics as ventilation, noise, food, bed and bedding, light, cleanliness, and obs. An ideal gift for anyone in nursing, this special edition contains the original text in its entirety with commentaries by 12 prominent nursing theorists. See all books authored by florence nightingale, including notes on nursing. This book, which was written in 1860, was not only the foundation of modern nursing practices, but on many levels both notes on nursing. If a patient is cold, if a patient is feverish, if a patient is faint, if he is sick after taking food, if he has bedsore, it is generally the fault not of the disease but.
Florence nightingale nightingale, florence, 18201910 the. Florence nightingale at eightyfive says war helps to make men noble from the scrap book 1908 a remarkable woman order of merit for florence nightingale, from the scrap book 1908 florence nightingale. The most devoted friend or nurse cannot be always there. Emphasising common sense and thought for the patients care in many more ways than just administering physicianprescribed. Feb 28, 2020 florence nightingale was a trailblazing figure in nursing who greatly affected 19th and 20thcentury policies around proper medical care. Nightingale was put in charge of nursing british and allied soldiers in turkey during the crimean war. Sep 18, 2014 notes on nursing was published in 1859 and is a fascinating view into the theories underpinning the early development of modern nursing and public health reform by the lady with the lamp. Notes nursing what by florence nightingale abebooks. Nightingale laid the foundation stone of professional nursing with the principles summarised in the book notes on nursing.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Notes on nursing is a classic by florence nightingale the first modern nurse. Comparing nightingaless notes on nursing and current. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale, paperback barnes. All the results of good nursing, as detailed in these notes, may. It advised ordinary people how to maintain healthy homes particularly women. No one knows if florence nightingale deliberately set out to become a nursing champion, but it is clear that the 1859 publication of her book notes on nursing. What it is, and what it is not first american edition. Florence nightingale was a trailblazing figure in nursing who greatly affected 19th and 20thcentury policies around proper medical care. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on notes on nursing by florence nightingale. Books by florence nightingale author of notes on nursing.
Notes on nursing ebook written by florence nightingale. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale, paperback. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale full text free book. In a little book on nursing, published a short time ago, we are told, that, with proper care it is very seldom that the windows cannot be opened for a few minutes twice in the day to admit fresh air from without. The notes that she wrote on nursing, served as the curriculum cornerstone at her school as well as other established nursing schools. What it is, and what it is not nightingale, florence, kessler rn msn, anita, nightingale, florence on. Do you know that she rebelled her mother and sister for her call in nursing. She was known for her night rounds to aid the wounded. During the crimean war, she and a team of nurses improved the unsanitary conditions at a british base hospital, reducing the death. Others want to carry documents around with them on their mobile phones and read while t. Nightingales book, notes on nursing 1860, was more of a public health instruction book than a nursing manual. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read notes on nursing.
Comparing nightingaless notes on nursing and current thoughts on sustainable healthcare design katherine blair, ra, leed ap several years ago, while conducting some research for a project, i discovered florence nightingales book, notes on nursing. Her book clearly establishes her vision of nursing as a genuine natural healing practice, concerned with preventative medicine, and was a far cry from what the profession of nursing would become in the modern health care system. She wrote many book and reports, mostly in the field of nursing. All the results of good nursing, as detailed in these notes, may be spoiled or utterly negatived by one defect, viz in petty management, or in other words, by not knowing how to manage that what you do when you are there, shall be done when you are not there. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale full text free. Initially celebrated for her efforts during the crimean war, nightingale is best known as a reformer of army medical services and of nursing more generally. Notes on nursing is a pedagogical treatise on the nursing profession by florence nightingale. Florence nightingale introduction how well do you know florence nightingale. Note on nursing by florence nightingale nook book ebook. Notes on nursing is a classic historical nursing education text by florence nightingale.