tfn Flashcards
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Nightingale is born in
May 12 1820
Founder of Modern Nursing
Florence Nightingale
“The Lady with the Lamp”
Nightingale
Environmental Theorist
Florence Nightingale
“What it is and What is not”
Boof of Florence
She was a statistician, using bar and pie charts, highlighting key points.
Nightingale
International Nurses Day
May 12
Nursing is distinct and separate from medicine
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
Nursing requires specific educational base
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
Nursing is achieved through environmental alteration
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
Nursing is an art and a science
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
Nursing is a calling
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
Mankind can achieve perfection
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
Natural Laws
Assumption of Nightingale Theory
body/room temp, foul odor, well ventilated
B. VENTILATION AND WARMING
adequate lighting, sunlight, pt not on direct light
LIGHT
free from dust, dampness and dirt
Cleanliness of rooms and al
surroundings/env’t, fresh air, pure water, drainage
Health of houses
level of noise
Noise
dampness, wrinkle free, bed should be dry
Bed and Beddings
keep the client clean ad dry, good skin integrity is essential
Personal cleanliness
cards, flowers, books, friends and relative visits
Variety-
giving advice without fact, respect the client, avoid personal talks
Taking food- Diet, solid ad liquid intake
Chattering hopes and advices-
continuity of care, plan of care, evaluate outcome
petty management