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This document provides biographical information about Florence Nightingale, known as the "Mother of Modern Nursing." It details her contributions to nursing theory, practice, and education, particularly highlighting her focus on environmental care. The document mentions aspects such as her work during the Crimean War, and her roles in establishing nursing schools and principles.
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FlorenceNightingale(1820-1910) Background: Born May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy; daughter of William Nightingale. -Contribution: Wrote \"Notes on Nursing,\" emphasizing environmental care. -Legacy: Known as the \"Mother of Modern Nursing.\" -Influence: Impacted John Stuart Mill\'s views on wome...
FlorenceNightingale(1820-1910) Background: Born May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy; daughter of William Nightingale. -Contribution: Wrote \"Notes on Nursing,\" emphasizing environmental care. -Legacy: Known as the \"Mother of Modern Nursing.\" -Influence: Impacted John Stuart Mill\'s views on women\'s rights. Post-War Contributions -Heroine: Became a national heroine after the Crimean War. -Books: Authored \"Notes of Hospitals\" and \"Notes of Nursing.\" -School: Established the Nightingale School for Nurses. The Crimean War (1853-1856) -Conditions: Soldiers faced filthy and inadequate medical care. -Health Issues: High death rates. from diseases like typhus and cholera. -Nickname: \"The Lady with the Lamp\" for her care of wounded soldiers. Components of Environment (Nightingale\'s Theory) Ventilation: Keep air clean. Light: Use sunlight for health. Cleanliness: Maintain hygiene and clean uniforms. Warmth: Monitor body temperature. Quiet: Reduce noise for healing. Diet: Assess patient meals. Management: Nurses manage both physical and administrative care. 其 Print Layout Headings Ecilt Nightingale\'s Environmental Theory: VIEW ON METAPARADIGM: Nursing -Nightingale viewed nursing as a natural, motherly role. -She believed all women could be nurses, caring for others\' health. -Her book, Notes on Nursing, provided essential guidelines for nurses. -Nursing requires education and scientific methods for effective care. Person -The patient is the focus of care. -A passive patient relies completely on nurses for help. -Every patient deserves care, по matter their social status. Health -Health is about being well and reaching one\'s potential. -Illness is a natural part of healing. -Nightingale promoted health and disease prevention through a good environment. Environment -A supportive environment helps patients recover. Application to Nursing Nursing Practice -Important factors: fresh air, warmth, quiet, good food, and cleanliness. -Nurses ensure a healthy. environment and proper nutrition. Nursing Research -Nightingale is considered the mother of nursing research for her focus on scientific methods. -She introduced visual data presentation techniques. Nursing Education -She founded St. Thomas and King\'s College Hospital to improve nursing training. -Advocated for nursing education to be separate from hospital training.
