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Notes on Nursing
Florence Nightingale's 1859 notes on caring for the sick
1859Steady paceThoughtful
What nursing is, and what it is not
Florence Nightingale published Notes on Nursing in 1859 as practical advice on caring for the sick at home. She writes about fresh air, cleanliness, warmth, quiet and diet, and about careful observation of the patient. The book is a founding text of modern nursing.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction.
More about this book
Who
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
World
Victorian homes and hospitals.
What makes it different
It is a short, direct set of notes written by the best-known figure in the history of nursing.
Feel
Practical and clear.
Facts
Genre
Nonfiction · Nursing · History · Classics
Length
116 pages · ≈ 3 h
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