III. EDUCATED NURSING Flashcards
Born on May 12, 1820 in Florence, Italy
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
cornerstone of nursing in England was laid
June 15, 1860
- 15 probationers entered St. Thomas Hospital in London to establish
the Nightingale system of nursing which enabled young women
from upper class English society to enter the profession of Nursing
June 15, 1860 – cornerstone of nursing in England was laid
Decent living room quarters for students
NIGHTINGALE SYSTEM ( main features)
paid nurse instructors (by both school and hospital) correlation of theory and practice
NIGHTINGALE SYSTEM ( main features)
students should be taught of the “why not only the “how”
NIGHTINGALE SYSTEM ( main features)
limitations: non acceptance of new scientific discoveries:
ignoring bacteriologic research and germ theory: felt that
disease could be eliminated by cleanliness.
NIGHTINGALE SYSTEM ( main features)
FN died at the age of 90
1910
writings of FN
Notes on Matters Affecting the Health and
Efficiency of the British Army
Notes on Nursing
Notes on Hospitals
believed to be the origin of the
nurses’ pin
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE’s BROOCH-
Florence Nightingale’s Brooch was designed by
Prince Albert ( husband of Queen Victoria of England )
Awarded to Florence Nightingale as a medal or mark of esteem and
gratitude for her devotion towards the Queen’s brave soldiers in
Crimea.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE’s BROOCH-
The design is St. George’s cross in red enamel surmounted by a
diamond crown
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE’s BROOCH-
Florence Nightingale’s Brooch bears the words ? and ?
“Crimea” and “Blessed are the Merciful”
Nursing in the US
First graduate nurse in the US dated September 1, 1873
LINDA RICHARDS