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Letter by Florence Nightingale [manuscript] London, 1881 May 6
Bib ID 3063107
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1891 
1 cm (14 leaves) 
Summary

The letter, to an unidentified recipient, discusses the need for appropriate training of nurses, and the meaning of the expression 'like a woman'.

Biography/History

Florence Nightingale pushed for reforms in the British military health-care system and public nursing, raised awareness of hygiene, healthy living and working environments, and elevated nursing as a respectable profession for women. In 1860 she established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas' Hospital, London. Probationer nurses were trained and sent to establish nurse training in hospitals in Britain and abroad, including India and Australia.

Notes

Manuscript reference no.: MS 9739

Subjects Nightingale, Florence, - 1820-1910 - Archives.  |  Nurses - Training of - Great Britain.  |  Nurses - Great Britain - Archives.  |  Women - Employment - Great Britain - Attitudes.
Occupation Nurses.

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