Petty Management
3 Petty Management Much of Florence Nightingale’s approach to nursing, and to life in general, was based on perceptive planning and good management – what she called being ‘in charge.’…
Bed and Bedding
5 Bed and Bedding Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Bed and bedding. A few words upon bedsteads and bedding; and principally as regards patients who are entirely, or almost…
Caring for the Carer
9 Caring for the Carer Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale The focus of the advice in Notes on Nursing is the patient. But Florence Nightingale experienced in her own…
Observation of the Sick
8 Observation of the Sick Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale What is the use of the question, Is he better? There is no more silly or universal question scarcely…
Health of Houses
2 Health of Houses The comfort of home extends beyond its familiarity and amenities. It is, for those assailed by illness or injury, a source of strength and security in…
Health Literacy for Caregivers
10 Health Literacy for Caregivers The work of a caregiver is usually based on generosity and bonds of affection. That is the caregiver’s greatest strength, but it is not enough….
Cleanliness
6 Cleanliness Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Cleanliness of rooms and walls. It cannot be necessary to tell a nurse that she should be clean, or that she should…
Chattering Hopes and Advices
7 Chattering Hopes and Advices Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Chattering hopes the bane of the sick. “Chattering Hopes” may seem an odd heading. But I really believe there…
The Background to Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing
1 The Background to Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing The original Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale was published in 1859, when she was nearly 40 and already a legend…
