Nursing Through History Quiz

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Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, and China

temples, monasteries, and in homes

contributions to nursing knowledge and practice

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Study Notes

In ancient civilizations, healthcare was often linked to religious and spiritual practices, with priests and priestesses serving as healthcare providers.
Egyptians (around 2500 BCE) developed a system of medicine, with evidence of surgical interventions and use of medicinal herbs.
In ancient Greece (around 500 BCE), healthcare was focused on the concept of "balance" in the body, with physicians like Hippocrates and Galen making significant contributions.
In ancient India (around 500 BCE), the Ayurvedic system of medicine emphasized a holistic approach to health, with a focus on diet, exercise, and spiritual practices.

Temples in ancient Egypt and Greece served as healthcare centers, where priests and priestesses provided care and treatment.
In ancient India, healthcare was provided in ashrams, where spiritual leaders and practitioners offered holistic care.

Islam emphasized the importance of caring for the sick and the poor, with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraging compassion and kindness towards all.
Islamic hospitals, known as bimaristans, emerged in the 8th century CE, providing care and treatment to patients, regardless of their social status or religion.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nursing is "the profession of providing care and support to individuals, families, and communities in promoting health, preventing illness, and alleviating suffering."
Florence Nightingale defined nursing as "the act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery."
Virginia Henderson defined nursing as "the unique function of the nurse to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery."

The history of nursing education in Pakistan began in the 1940s, with the establishment of the first nursing school in Karachi.
The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) was established in 1948, with the aim of promoting and regulating nursing education and practice in the country.
In the 1960s, the University of Karachi introduced a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program, marking a significant milestone in the development of nursing education in Pakistan.