Notes on Nursing

""Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not"" is a book written by Florence Nightingale in 1860. It is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of nursing, written for both professional nurses and those who provide care for family members at home. The book covers a wide range of topics, including hygiene, nutrition, observation, and the management of patient's emotions. Nightingale emphasizes the importance of a clean and well-ventilated environment, proper diet, and the need for a nurse to be compassionate and attentive to the needs of the patient. She also discusses the role of the nurse in preventing disease and the importance of education and training for those entering the nursing profession. The book is considered a classic in the field of nursing and has been widely influential in shaping modern nursing practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.