Category: Florence Nightingale
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Robert Koch, Edward Jenner and Florence Nightingale: Comparative Analysis
Introduction In the 18th century, lots of things happened in the world of science. The influence of the church had decreased, and many people believed that God was not responsible for things that happened on the earth. It became fashionable to seek out answers to questions relating to disease and illness. Society was also changing…
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Differences between Code of Conduct for Nurses and Florence Nightingale’s Pledge: Comparative Essay
In this journal, I will be examining the similarities and differences between the code of conduct for nurses and Florence Nightingale’s pledge. The code of conduct outlines specific standards that nurses are expected to adopt in their practice today. Florence Nightingale’s pledge is what the early Australian nurses were expected to follow in the late…
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Social Justice in Nursing Essay
Introduction A Coat of Arms is a combination of various symbols that illustrate the values or qualities of a group, individual, or profession. This paper will highlight the qualities represented in my group’s Coat of Arms assignment. Three of these qualities will be discussed and analyzed in depth to explain their relevance to nursing. Core…
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Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory: Analytical Essay
Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing. She was a nurse during the Crimean war who believed that the environment plays a role on the patients health (Alligood, 2018, p. 2). The purpose of this paper is to provide an in-depth analysis of Florence Nightingales environmental theory which provides the concepts, and basics…
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Florence Nightingale’s Influence on the Role of Nursing
Medicine has come a long way from its origin in ancient times. As humanity and society has evolved, so has our knowledge in medicine and medical practices. Over the past few centuries, a tremendous amount of medical discoveries, vaccinations and cures, and medical breakthroughs have been accomplished. Discoveries throughout the ages have influenced and contributed…
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Poor Sanitation Leads to Mortality
The Crimean War was a military conflict fought from October 1853 to February 1856. In the end, the Russian Empire lost to an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, Britain, and Sardinia. By January 1856, Russia lost 500,000 troops, mostly to disease, malnutrition, and exposure& (History.com Editors). In 1855, there was a discovery found stating…
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Holistic Nursing in America Prior to the 21st Century
Americans in the 1800s and early 1900s sought unconventional methods such as the use of botanical drugs, steam baths, cold water therapy, magnetic healing, homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, and naturopathy for the treatment of ailments (Wharton, 2003). Doctors were not readily available and most care was provided by family in the home. The use of blood-letting,…
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Applying Florence Nightingale’s Theory to Perioperative Nursing
Perioperative nursing applies to patient care before and after surgeries or intervention procedures. These nurses work closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists to assist them during operative procedures. Cleanliness is the main concept for all perioperative nurses as it is reflected on their hygienic image and this is shown by how the nurse is dressed from…