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“The symptoms or the sufferings generally considered to be inevitable and incident to the disease are very often not symptoms of the disease at all, but of something quite different-of the want of fresh air, or of light, or of warmth, or of quiet, or of cleanliness, or of punctuality and care in the administration of diet, of each or of all of these.”

Quote by Florence Nightingale

Work

Notes on Nursing: What it Is, and what it is Not

This seminal work delves into the foundational aspects of nursing, offering insights into the nature of nursing practice, patient care, and the responsibilities of nurses in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. The book is renowned for its emphasis on the importance of nursing as a distinct profession within the healthcare field. more

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Florence Nightingale
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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