Florence Nightingale Flashcards
book created by Florence Nightingale
Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not
this was Nightingale’s main focus
Emphasis on Physical Environment
also referred as “Lady with the Lamp” and “Mother of Modern Nursing”
Florence Nightingale
major areas of physical, social, psychological environment that nurses must control
12 Canons of the Environmental Theory
cleanliness outside the house affected the inside
Health of Houses
a person who breathed his/her own air would remain sick
Ventilation and Warmth
the need for light or direct sunlight
Light
noise should always be kept at a minimum around patients at all times
Noise
need for changes in color and form (flowers or plants)
Variety
beds should be kept clean, neat and dry and to position the patient for maximum comfort
Bed and Beddings
removal of dust, clean floors and carpets, furniture and walls be washed and free from damage
Cleanliness
Personal Cleanliness
Personal Cleanliness
individual desire different foods at different times
Nutrition and Taking Food
sick person should hear good news that would assist them in becoming healthier
Chatting of Hopes and Advices
what to observe, how to observe, what symptoms indicate improvement, which are evidence of neglect and what kind of neglect
Observation of the Sick