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. Florence the woman notes on nursing by florence nightingale, 1860 display no. The book gave advice on personal and patient cleanliness, bedding, and patient care, including food, light and noise levels. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifling conventions of victorian society to pursue what was considered an undesirable. Florence nightingales lovers by quentin smith published in insight august 2008 the name florence nightingale is associated with everything honourable and noble in the nursing profession. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read notes on nursing. Notes on nursing, published in 1860 by florence nightingale 18201910, is the most. What it is, and what it is not florence nightingale. Florence nightingales notes on nursing and notes on nursing for the labouring. Since the time of florence nightingale, however, the goal of nursing has.
Notes on nursing by florence nightingale 1860 1st edition boston. Nightingale was put in charge of nursing british and allied soldiers in turkey during the crimean war. Florence nightingale books free pdf books bookyards. Florence nightingale rose to fame for nursing the sick and wounded during the. Florence nightingale book collection library royal college of. Florence nightingale has been praised for all the great work she did and contributions to nursing. The book is about four victorians and florence nightingale is one. Notes on nursing, published in 1860 by florence nightingale 18201910, is the most famous publication in the history of nursing. Nightingale laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment, in 1860, of her nursing school at st. Nightingale founded the first nursing school, at a hospital in london in 1860, and wrote some 200 books and papers. Her book clearly establishes her vision of nursing as a genuine natural healing practice which concerns preventative medicine. Florence nightingale notes on nursing in 1859, florence nightingale s book notes on nursing. Known as the lady with the lamp who organized the nursing of sick and wounded british soldiers during the crimean war and the british army in india, florence nightingale s forwardthinking ideas and reforms laid the groundwork for the modern health care system. Florence nightingale nightingale, florence, 18201910 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article nightingale, florence, 18201910.
Nightingale wrote notes on nursing, which was published in 1860, a slim 6 page book that served as the cornerstone of the curriculum at the nightingale school and other nursing schools established. Florence nightingale and the changing face of nursing. In addition to writing over 150 books, pamphlets and reports on healthrelated issues, she is also credited with creating one of the first versions of the pie chart. What it is, and what it is not ebook written by florence nightingale. This volume includes the annotated and unabridged july 1860 edition the.
This book has been cited by the following publications. Florence nightingale university of alabama at birmingham. Her life was dedicated to the care of the sick and war wounded and to the promotion of her vision of an effective public healthcare system. Florence nightingale international bureau of education unesco. Nightingale s book, notes on nursing 1860, was more of a public health instruction book than a nursing manual. What it is and what it is not, was translated into numerous languages and became an international bestseller. It advised ordinary people how to maintain healthy homes particularly women, in. Thomas hospital in london, the first secular nursing school in the world.
Original cloth hardcover binding is faded and faint lettering on the spine and some loss at top spine end, else tight and in good condition. Save florence nightingale signed to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Harrison, 1860 mu special collections rare book collection rt51. Florence nightingale florence nightingale museum london. Florence nightingale was born in florence, italy on may 12, 1820. Cassandra reveals her feelings of the treatment of victorian women at that time and the impetus for her achievements. This facsimile has been reproduced from the copy in the rare book room of the library of congress. Major topics of the letters include medical care for the soldiers and the poor, the role of nursing, and sanitation and public works in colonized india.
This guide to looking after sick people at home was written in simple. Published by william carter, boston 1860 1st edition with 104 pages and frontis of nightingale. And yup, you guessed it thats how she got her name. See my photographs 2 of this book on main listing page. 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. Florence nightingale national womens history museum. Photograph by henry hering 18141893 national portrait gallery, london. Florence nightingale left as a legacy her ideas and template for nurses training and public health reforms based on statistical evidence. A picture book of florence nightingale picture book biography by david a. Florence nightingale show to shine a light on her later years this article is more than 2 months old exhibition marks bicentenary of nursing pioneers birth with focus on life after crimean war. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Most people are familiar with the name of florence nightingale and the image of the lady with the lamp. What it is and what it is not is a book first published by florence nightingale in 1859.
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. Her parents were called william and fanny nightingale, and she had one older sister, too frances parthenope, aka pop. Often called the lady with the lamp, florence nightingale was a caring nurse and a leader. During the crimean war, she and a team of nurses improved the unsanitary conditions at a british base hospital, reducing the death. In a little book on nursing, published a short time ago, we are told, that, with. 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. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale, london, england, 1860.
Army sanitary administration and its reform under the late lord herbert london. Florence nightingale 18201910 about the book from the bestknown work of florence nightingale 18201910, the originator and founder of modern nursing, comes a collection of notes that played an important part in the muchneeded revolution in the field of nursing. In this book, eight nurse historians and scholars write about facets of nightingale s life and work. Notes on nursing also sold well to the general reading public and is considered a classic introduction to nursing. It advised ordinary people how to maintain healthy homes.
She wrote notes on hospital administration 1857, notes on hospitals 1859, notes on nursing 1860, and notes on nursing for the labouring classes 1861. The founder of the nursing profession discusses the image and the duties. Florence nightingale, 18201910, english nurse, the founder of modern nursing, b. The book did exist in an individual printing about only her titled florence nightingale but i dont think it is easy to get. 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. In 1860, nightingale laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school at st thomas hospital in london. Florence nightingale collection at wayne state university library consists primarily of letters written by florence nightingale throughout her life. Born in florence, italy, she dedicated her life to the care of the sick and war wounded. The nightingale pledge taken by new nurses was named in her honour, and. She was the first woman admitted to the royal statistical society, for her. Florence nightingale s advice on hand washing from 19th century is relevant even today her book notes on nursing also outlines the importance of. The how and why wonder book florence nightingale story of nurses and nursing. Nightingale wrote about many of the essential beliefs of.
Florence nightingale show to shine a light on her later. In the years that followed florence wrote notes on nursing which became the standard text for nursing schools, inspired a generation of. Her greatest achievement was to transform nursing into a respectable profession for women. Florence nightingale s notes on nursing was first published in england in 1859 and in america in 1860. See all books authored by florence nightingale, including notes on nursing. List of books and articles about florence nightingale. Florence nightingale facts for kids national geographic kids. What it is, and what it is not became available to the public. Florence nightingale biography introduction famous for being the lady with the lamp who organised the nursing of sick and wounded soldiers during the crimean war, florence nightingale s farsighted ideas and reforms have influenced the very nature of modern healthcare. Florence nightingale 18201910, nursing pioneer and reformer, is regarded as the founder of modern nursing. The first available american edition followed in 1860 ove the imprint of d. Although many victorian women did not attend universities, pursue professional careers, or receive an education, florence s father william believed that his daughters should have the opportunity to get an education. She wrote many book and reports, mostly in the field of nursing. Florence nightingale in the last years of her life was suffering from a disease, which she acquired it during her service in crimea.
Notes on nursing is a pedagogical treatise on the nursing profession by florence nightingale. Florence nightingale was the first woman to be given the british order of merit 1907. Florence nightingales notes on nursing and notes on nursing for. Holy bible 1887 florence nightingales annotated copy of the king james bible. Florence nightingale 18201910, known as the lady with the lamp, was a british nurse, social reformer and statistician best known as the founder of modern nursing. Page 8 been limited to signify little more than the administration of medicines and the application of poultices. Florence nightingale was born in the city of florence, italy, on 12 may 1820 whilst her parents were enjoying a long honeymoon.
This book has been around a long time and is quite famous for its brevity and its boldness compared to what came before. The book served as the cornerstone of the curriculum at the nightingale school. Notes on nursing by florence nightingale 1860 1st edition. What it is and what it is not is a book first published by florence nightingale. Florence nightingale nightingale, florence, 18201910. This beautiful book bound in red leather includes an indepth history about each.
She was known for her night rounds to aid the wounded. It was because she was rebelling against mom and sister that she. Nightingale, florence, 18201910 social networks and. It advised ordinary people how to maintain healthy homes particularly women. Florence nightingale books list of books by author. Notes on nursing florence nightingale museum london. One of these books, notes on nursing was published in. Based on knowledge acquired at school in kaiserswerth and while nursing the sick during the crimean war, notes on nursing provided a simple. Her establishment of the nightingale school in london in 1860, and. Florence nightingale was a trailblazing figure in nursing who greatly affected 19th and 20thcentury policies around proper medical care.
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