Nursing Through the Ages

Evolution and Nature of Nursing

In 1953, a painting depicting the history of Philippine medicine was commissioned by Dr. Agerico Sison and other directors and is now displayed in the Museum Foundation of the Philippines Hall.
Women have traditionally played a significant role in nursing, particularly in caring for infants and children.
Nursing has been heavily influenced by religious values and organizations throughout history, such as the Knights of Saint Lazarus and Alexian Brothers.
Wars have increased the need for nurses, with Florence Nightingale's contributions during the Crimean war being particularly significant.
Society's attitudes towards nurses and nursing have varied throughout history.
Nursing leaders have made significant contributions to both nursing and society.
Nursing originated with the primitive mother caring for her family members, and Florence Nightingale defined it as utilizing the patient's environment to aid in their recovery.
Virginia Henderson defined nursing as assisting the individual in performing activities that contribute to health or recovery and promoting independence.
The American Nurses Association defines nursing as protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness and injury, and advocacy for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
Nursing is concerned with health promotion, maintenance, and restoration, and the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems.
Common themes in nursing include caring, art and science, client-centeredness, holistic care, adaptivity, and health promotion.
Other factors affecting nursing include economics of healthcare, cultural influences, legal and ethical aspects, science and technology, heavy workloads, aging population, and a shift to second careers.

Evolution and Nature of Nursing

In 1953, a painting depicting the history of Philippine medicine was commissioned by Dr. Agerico Sison and other directors and is now displayed in the Museum Foundation of the Philippines Hall.
Women have traditionally played a significant role in nursing, particularly in caring for infants and children.
Nursing has been heavily influenced by religious values and organizations throughout history, such as the Knights of Saint Lazarus and Alexian Brothers.
Wars have increased the need for nurses, with Florence Nightingale's contributions during the Crimean war being particularly significant.
Society's attitudes towards nurses and nursing have varied throughout history.
Nursing leaders have made significant contributions to both nursing and society.
Nursing originated with the primitive mother caring for her family members, and Florence Nightingale defined it as utilizing the patient's environment to aid in their recovery.
Virginia Henderson defined nursing as assisting the individual in performing activities that contribute to health or recovery and promoting independence.
The American Nurses Association defines nursing as protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness and injury, and advocacy for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
Nursing is concerned with health promotion, maintenance, and restoration, and the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems.
Common themes in nursing include caring, art and science, client-centeredness, holistic care, adaptivity, and health promotion.
Other factors affecting nursing include economics of healthcare, cultural influences, legal and ethical aspects, science and technology, heavy workloads, aging population, and a shift to second careers.

Evolution and Nature of Nursing

In 1953, a painting depicting the history of Philippine medicine was commissioned by Dr. Agerico Sison and other directors and is now displayed in the Museum Foundation of the Philippines Hall.
Women have traditionally played a significant role in nursing, particularly in caring for infants and children.
Nursing has been heavily influenced by religious values and organizations throughout history, such as the Knights of Saint Lazarus and Alexian Brothers.
Wars have increased the need for nurses, with Florence Nightingale's contributions during the Crimean war being particularly significant.
Society's attitudes towards nurses and nursing have varied throughout history.
Nursing leaders have made significant contributions to both nursing and society.
Nursing originated with the primitive mother caring for her family members, and Florence Nightingale defined it as utilizing the patient's environment to aid in their recovery.
Virginia Henderson defined nursing as assisting the individual in performing activities that contribute to health or recovery and promoting independence.
The American Nurses Association defines nursing as protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness and injury, and advocacy for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
Nursing is concerned with health promotion, maintenance, and restoration, and the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems.
Common themes in nursing include caring, art and science, client-centeredness, holistic care, adaptivity, and health promotion.
Other factors affecting nursing include economics of healthcare, cultural influences, legal and ethical aspects, science and technology, heavy workloads, aging population, and a shift to second careers.