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Florence Nightingale's Nursing Legacy

Florence Nightingale was born into a wealthy British family in 1820 and is considered the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, she recruited 40 nurses to care for wounded British soldiers in military hospitals in Turkey. Nightingale and her nurses improved sanitation, established clean kitchens, and provided sterile dressings and adequate food, which significantly reduced soldier deaths from disease. Known as the "Lady with the Lamp" for making nightly rounds, Nightingale was devoted to helping the ill and established nursing practices still used today. She brought respect to nursing and inspired future nurses, like the author of this reflective journal, to pursue the profession despite hardships.

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Florence Nightingale's Nursing Legacy

Florence Nightingale was born into a wealthy British family in 1820 and is considered the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, she recruited 40 nurses to care for wounded British soldiers in military hospitals in Turkey. Nightingale and her nurses improved sanitation, established clean kitchens, and provided sterile dressings and adequate food, which significantly reduced soldier deaths from disease. Known as the "Lady with the Lamp" for making nightly rounds, Nightingale was devoted to helping the ill and established nursing practices still used today. She brought respect to nursing and inspired future nurses, like the author of this reflective journal, to pursue the profession despite hardships.

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University of San Agustin

General Luna St., 5000 Iloilo City, Philippines


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COLLEGE OF NURSING, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS - DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

Anthea C. Bermudo, BSN 1-E


Reflective Journal: Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 into a wealthy, affluent British family. Apart from
being known as the "Lady with the Lamp," she was an English social activist who is now regarded
as the founder of modern nursing. In order to provide care for British soldiers partaking in the
Crimean War, which was intended to stop Russian expansion into Europe, and which Sidney
Herbert commanded, Florence Nightingale recruited a group of 40 volunteer nurses. To improve
the conditions of the troops, Florence and her fellow nurses did not squander any time to whip the
military hospitals into shape. She presented recommendations for sanitary upgrades and set
provisions for hygienic and safe hospitals. They enhanced cleanliness, established a pristine
kitchen, and provided sterile dressings and adequate food for the wounded. Florence Nightingale
has been known as the "Lady with the Lamp" because at the end of each day after dawn, and other
staff had exited for the night, she would take her lamp and visit the wounded in the wards where
she made sure that they were relaxed and their injuries remedied. The improvements resulted in a
significant decrease in the number of soldiers dying from the diseases.

What inspired me the most was Florence Nightingale's devotion to helping the ill and
deprived. Despite having wealth, she selflessly earmarked herself to learn everything she needed
to become a competent nurse that could help cure the wounded soldiers in the Crimean war.
Moreover, Florence Nightingale's burning desire for nursing led to her doing outlandish works,
such as writing journals, that are still used in nursing schools today. She raised the bar for the
nursing profession and assisted many individuals in understanding nursing practices. Her
incredible commitment to formulating the empirical data that backs treatment and her tenacity, and
enriched the circumstances for critically ill and dying soldiers, paved the way for modern nursing.
Furthermore, she brought respect and dignity to the profession and career. She is indee d a light in
the midst of darkness.

As a future Augustinian Nurse, Florence Nightingale made me realize that nursing is


indeed the profession where I belong. Her remarkable works have inspired me to keep going
despite the hardships I am and will be facing. Her dedication to helping not just the ill but also
future nurses like me made a significant impact on my stance in taking the profession. Regardless
of having all the justifications not to pursue nursing, my profound desire to help the sick and the
needy prevails. Since Florence Nightingale put forth the notion that access to healthcare is a human
right, like what I have always thought, I would not mind dedicating my life to serving humankind
and helping end their suffering. Florence exhibited leadership traits that were uncommon for
women during her time - she was lucid and decisive, frequently questioning the status quo.
Although women nurses are typically doubted by misogynistic views because nursing requires
numerous responsibilities, Florence inspired me to stand up for my beliefs and be an instrument to
help make a better and more bearable life for the sick and impoverished.

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