3.2.3 Physicians, Doctors and Nurses

Question 1

What did Florence Nightingale help to do for the status of nurses?

Answer 1

Helped nursing to become professional and enhanced the status as they were expected to care for patients and assist doctors

Question 2

Following Florence Nightingale’s work what did hospitals do?

Answer 2

• Create pharmacies to provide medicine

- Achieve a higher level of cleanliness and organisation

Question 3

What was set up in St Thomas’ Hospital London?

Answer 3

The Nightingale School of Nursing