Notes on Nursing: What it is, and what it is not.

Florence Nightingale

Published by D. Appleton-Century Company, Incorporated, New York and London, 1938

Ex-library. Original blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on front board. Some scuffing to boards, and spine edges are frayed. Corners are lightly exposed. Contains the bookplate of Montana State College Library, Bozeman, as well as stamps, checkout card pocket and slip. Mostly clean inside, with just a few light pencil marks. This book was the first of its kind, originally published in 1859 by the creator of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. This work was not intended to be a strict set of rules, but rather a series of guidelines by which she may "give hints for thought to women who have personal charge of the health of others." Many of the notes are still relevant to practice today. The book contains advice and practices concerning ventilation, warming, health in houses, noise, bedding, light, food, cleanliness, and observation of the patient. Nightingale (1820-1910) known as "The Lady with the Lamp," came to prominence during the Crimean War, in which she organized care for wounded soldiers at Constantinople. Her practices regarding hygiene and living standards significantly reduced death rates. In 1860 she established her nursing school at St Thomas's Hospital in London, now Kings College. From the nursing history collection of Sarah Abrams. Hardcover, good condition. 140 pages, 12mo. Seller Inventory # 1742111

Bibliographic Details

Title: Notes on Nursing: What it is, and what it is...
Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Company, Incorporated, New York and London
Publication Date: 1938
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good