Course NURS 1001: Florance Nightingale scholarly paper
Course NURS 1001: Florance Nightingale scholarly paper
Florance Nightingale Theory of Nursing
Introduction
Modern nursing is credited to Florence Nightingale (Gilbert, 2020). Born on May 12, 1820, she was a pioneer woman who was named after her birthplace of Florence, Italy. From an upper-class British family, Florence was raised with high expectations for her future, such as marriage. In spite of the expectations of her family, Florence pursued the goals she set and believed was her calling. At a young age she harboured a desire to assist the underprivileged and suffering. She advocated for improved healthcare for herself and others, despite the nursing profession’s widespread disregard in the 19th century (Riegel, 2021).
This paper examines the bibliography of Florence Nightingale, her pioneering work in healthcare reform, and her everlasting theory that has influenced the practice of nursing as both an occupation and a skill. By analyzing her methods, structures, and the framework context of her century, we can gain a better understanding of how Nightingale’s vision continues to influence modern healthcare practices and the ongoing evolution of nursing today, as evidenced by the successful application of the environmental theory.
Background
During the Cirmean War, Florence relocated from her birthplace, Italy, to pursue a career as a nurse (Gilbert, 2020). The Crimean War erupted in 1853, and the conditions in military hospitals were dire. English soldiers were responsible for the operation of these facilities, which were lacking of any nursing services. Consequently, an expedition of 38 volunteer nurses, led and trained by Nightingale, was created (Aguado & Gómez-Cantarino, 2021). This move led to her enhancement of the hygienic, sanitary and environmental conditions in military hospitals (Gilbert, 2020). The British Army Hospital, which was established in the Turkish Selimiye Barracks at Scutari, was the destination for the wounded, as the hospitals for the soldiers were devoid of the necessary staff, medical supplies, and transportation (Gilbert, 2020). This resulted in some of the injured waiting for weeks without treatment before being transported from the battlefield (Gilbert, 2020).
Florance was also very well known as the “lady with the lamp” due to Florance routinely walking the wards at night, with her Turkish lantern, known as a fanoos, checking on patients as she passed, often being on duty for 20 hours or more (Gilbert, 2020). The actions of Nightingale during the conflict have earned her an extraordinary quantity of recognition from a large number of deeply respected individuals till this day (Riegel, 2021). Nightingale’s narrative did not end following the conclusion of the war. At St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, Florance established the Nightingales Training School for Nurses (The Nightingale Tradition, 1960). Following this, the institution gained global recognition as she was known as the leader in the field of nursing educat