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Aikens, Charlotte A. (Charlotte Albina)
1868
1949
Aikens, Charlotte Albina
15023346
Lessons from the life of Florence Nightingale
$aNew York :$bLakeside Publishing Company, $c1915.
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"Lessons from the life of Florence Nightingale" by Charlotte A. Aikens is a biography written in the early 20th century that explores the extraordinary life and contributions of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The book chronicles Nightingale's relentless dedication to service, especially during the Crimean War, where her efforts significantly transformed nursing and hospital care. Aikens provides insights into the challenges Nightingale faced due to societal norms and prejudice against women in nursing, emphasizing her pioneering work and the lasting impact she had on healthcare. The book delves into Nightingale's formative years, her unwavering commitment to improving sanitary conditions in wartime and civilian hospitals, and her visionary establishment of nursing education. Aikens discusses how Nightingale's deep sense of vocation drove her to advocate for trained nurses, leading to dramatic reductions in death rates during the war. It highlights her strategic approaches in reforming healthcare, including her emphasis on hygiene, proper ventilation, and the necessity of skillful nursing. Through her extensive correspondence and writings, Nightingale laid foundations that would continue to influence nursing practices long after her time, making the book not only a tribute to her life but also an important historical document for the nursing profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/lessonsfromlifeo00aike
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1915
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Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
Category: Health & Medicine
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