The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale’s life and work. Select one area of Nightingale’s leadership that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this important woman and her contributions to nursing.
Course Outcomes:
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
- CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)
Due Date
- During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
- Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
- Posts in the discussion on two different days
Points Possible
50 points
Directions
- Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Answer
Among Florence Nightingale’s roles, I had never heard of her as a chief advisor. My understanding of Nightingale has always been that she was a nurse historian, the creator of St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, and a pioneer of the nursing profession. During her tenure at St. Thomas’ Hospital, Nightingale served as the nursing school’s principal advisor… click the purchase button below to get the complete answer for NR 393 Week 2 Discussion at $5
