The Lingering Presence of the Nightingale Legacy

The history of the nursing profession is still evolving. One-hundred years ago, Nightingale died, leaving a legacy of philosophical cornerstones that still infuses the profession. Her idealism flows through her writings, as fresh today as 150 years ago. The initiatives of nursing today had their roo...

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Published in:Nursing science quarterly 2011-04, Vol.24 (2), p.152-162
Main Author: Hegge, Margaret J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Complementary Therapies
Female
History, 20th Century
Humans
Models, Organizational
Nightingale
Nursing
Nursing theory
Pain - drug therapy
Pain - psychology
Terminal Care - organization & administration
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Summary:The history of the nursing profession is still evolving. One-hundred years ago, Nightingale died, leaving a legacy of philosophical cornerstones that still infuses the profession. Her idealism flows through her writings, as fresh today as 150 years ago. The initiatives of nursing today had their roots in Nightingale ideals. The alignment of current trends in nursing with Nightingale constructs is striking. Contemporary nurses are challenged to propel these ideals forward. The author here tracks Nightingale quotes, events, and writings with current initiatives, linking philosophical ideals to practical realities of current nursing practice. Nightingale constructs influencing nursing theories and models are examined.
ISSN:0894-3184
1552-7409
DOI:10.1177/0894318411399453