Bücher von Florence Nightingale

Notes on Nursing was intended to give hints on nursing to those entrusted with the health of others.

Introductory Notes On Lying-In Institutions: Together With A Proposal For Organizing An Institution For Training Midwives And Midwifery Nurses is a book written by Florence Nightingale in 1871. The book is a proposal for the establishment of an institution that would train midwives and midwifery nurses to provide care for pregnant women during childbirth. In the book, Nightingale provides an introduction to the concept of lying-in institutions, which were facilities established to provide care for pregnant women during and after childbirth. She argues that the establishment of such institutions is essential for improving maternal and infant health outcomes, and that the training of midwives and midwifery nurses is crucial for ensuring the success of these institutions. Nightingale's proposal includes a detailed plan for the organization and operation of a training institution for midwives and midwifery nurses. She outlines the curriculum for the training program, which includes courses in anatomy, physiology, hygiene, and obstetrics, among other subjects. She also discusses the importance of practical training and hands-on experience in the care of pregnant women and infants. Overall, Introductory Notes On Lying-In Institutions: Together With A Proposal For Organizing An Institution For Training Midwives And Midwifery Nurses is an important historical document that sheds light on the early efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes through the establishment of specialized care facilities and the training of healthcare professionals.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.