“I use the word nursing for want of a better. It has been limited to signify little more than the administration of medicines and the application of poultices. It ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet-all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.”
Quote by Florence Nightingale
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Florence Nightingale on Public Health Care: Collected Works of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, a renowned nurse and social reformer, is celebrated for her work in public health care. This comprehensive compilation includes her seminal essays, letters, and reports, offering a deep insight into her visionary approach to health care and public health initiatives. more
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician, is hailed as the founder of modern nursing. She was born on May 12, 1820, and died on August 13, 1910. Nightingale gained fame for her nursing work during the Crimean War, where she improved the conditions of military hospitals. more
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Source: Florence Nightingale on Public Health Care: Collected Works of Florence Nightingale