34 pages 1 hour read

Florence Nightingale

Notes on Nursing

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1860

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Notes on Nursing, written by Florence Nightingale, outlines her revolutionary views on the nursing profession, emphasizing the importance of sanitary conditions, mental health, fresh air, pure water, clean environments, and overall patient well-being as crucial components of care. This foundational text advocates for holistic health, intuitive care, and alternative medicine, providing timeless advice that remains relevant today.

Reviews & Readership

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Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing offers profound insights into patient care and remains a foundational text in nursing education. Its practical advice on hygiene and patient comfort continues to be relevant. However, some may find the Victorian-era perspectives dated. Despite this, its historical significance and practical wisdom render it invaluable.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Notes on Nursing?

Readers who would enjoy Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale are typically interested in healthcare history, nursing, and public health. They may appreciate works like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot or Caring for the Vulnerable by Mary de Chesnay, which also explore health and caregiving themes.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Health / Medicine

Psychology

Relationships

Themes

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Relationships: Teams

Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance

Genre

Classic Fiction