Known as'The Lady with the Lamp,' Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern-day nursing. While she is most remembered for pioneering aspects of nursing, she was also a prolific writer, writing' Notes on Nursing' the cornerstone work used in nursing schools and those nursing at home. This no-nonsense book is not only a call for the establishment of training of nurses; it also offers the most practical advice on the care of patients. 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. This famous book was brought out almost immediately in the United States. The work has been translated into many languages and is surely the most famous and most influential book ever written on nursing. The greatest figure in the history of nursing " (Garrison-Morton). Petty management (how things are done by others when you must be away).
Taking food and what kinds of food. Chattering hopes and advice (the false assurances and recommendations of family and friends to the sick). Notes on Nursing: what it is, and what it is not. New York: Appleton and Co. Collation: Complete with all pages.
References: Garrison & Morton 1612; Heirs of Hippocrates 1885. Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure. 7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13cm).This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antique_books" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.