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.
the Book is
Judd, D., & Sitzman, K. (2014). A history of American nursing: Trends and eras (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
Chapter 4: Nursing in the American colonies from the 1600s to the 1700s
Chapter 5: Prelude to Modern American Nursing: The Work of Florence Nightingale at least one source from the book and outside sources