Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not

This book is easy to read and keeps your interest. I'm always interested in the history of events and this book portrays the thoughts of Florence Nightingale in addition to the opinions of present day nurse-theorists.

The first nurse theorist, raising nursing to "profession status"- using common sense and critical thinking skilss like no other in her time. She is a true legend, a true leader and a true role model. To have met her would have been an honor, to have been taught by her...priceless.

Florence Nightingale not only virtually invented modern nursing as we know it, she was also known for her groundbreaking work in the field of statistics. She was incredibly intelligent as well as sincere, having been born to a wealthy British family wherein many of the other female members simply "lived and played and had a good time", to paraphrase from somewhere. She was on a mission from God (who does exist, by the way), and lived to the age of 90 without renouncing that mission, albeit she went through many times of despair and darkness, as do most people of her stature and faith.

When she was close to death, FN had a nurse herself, who used to come and tuck her in at night. When FN's nurse had in turn retired, FN would get out of bed, and go and tuck her nurse in. This kind of person deserves to have her books read, especially when you can get this version for free.

One of the things you will enjoy about this book is realizing that FN was absolutely loving and yet totally above sentimentality. This Kindle edition of her pioneering work is perfectly formatted, so download it and enjoy.

Or don't, but it will be your loss.