Notes on Nursing

A piece of history, I enjoyed reading nursing pioneer Florence Nightingales account of nursing in a time when the profession was not widely respected or even considered to be a feasible career. The language is, of course, typical of the era of which it was written in which requires an amount of conc......more

Since I am studying nursing, this was a really interesting read. Written by the lady who made nursing a respectable career, I enjoy comparing the methods she was inspired to use vs. the way we do things in our day. Her language is very "Jane Austen-like"....and to the point. The most interesting poi......more

WOW! Such a precious and practical book. Who can benefit from this book besides those who pursue nursing as a vocation? Caretakers, parents, homemakers, people in childcare, respite workers, children of aging parents, etc. The list can go on! I absolutely loved this book and found myself jumping to......more

Amazing insights from the mother of modern nursing ❤......more

Admittedly, I probably find this book a bit more fascinating than the average person as I am nurse, yet it is an interesting snapshot of the medical practices of Flo's time. Of course, much of what Ms. Nightingale wrote about is completely irrelevant or incorrect by today's standards. However, her f......more