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Florence Nightingale

Notes on Nursing

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1860

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Essay Topics

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Given the exponential advances in medical technology and scientific knowledge since Florence Nightingale’s time, how is her classic text on nursing relevant to the nursing profession in the 21st century?

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How could this text be useful for parents, domestic caretakers, or anyone who doesn’t work professionally in the medical field?

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What aspects of Nightingale’s text are outdated (scientifically, culturally, etc.), and what aspects are still useful and true?