Florence Nightingale: Founder of Nursing

Essay # 52768

History
Medical and Health > Nursing
Women Studies > Historical Figures

An overview of the life and influence of this key 19th century figure.

1,750 words () | 10 sources | MLA | 2001 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper provides a history of the life of Florence Nightingale and all that she did to advance nursing. The paper discusses her role in changing the nursing profession through her progressive ideas and theories on sanitation. It also explores her political activity regarding the rights of dismissed soldiers.

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"Nightingale was a big advocate for the prevention of infection. She believed that infection arose from dirty, poorly ventilated rooms. From her selected writings on rural hygiene, we are able to understand Nightingale's standings on cleanliness. This belief led to cleaner, healthier living and working environments. She firmly believed that health improved with proper hygiene, fresh air, clean bodies, clean water, proper drainage, and plenty of light (Pulliam). She continued to advocate for improved health standards by publishing 200 books, reports, and pamphlets (Florence Nightingale Story)."

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