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First published in 1859, "Notes on Nursing" was written by nursing innovator Florence Nightingale, who served in war-torn Crimea and worked to greatly improve hospital conditions there. Though relatively short, this work is entirely comprised of nursing hints designed to aid individuals entrusted with the health care of others. The advice Nightingale wrote of included such practicalities as improving the conditions of ventilation, heating, noise,...
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Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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This fact-filled Rookie Biographies® book introduces the youngest readers to Florence Nightingale-the mother of modern nursing. Compelling photos and simple, engaging nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about how Nightingale worked hard to change health-care practices and saved many lives in the process. Book jacket.
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"A biography for young adult readers on Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse best known for her work during the Crimean War, where she rectified horrifying conditions and made nightly rounds to check on patients, saving hundreds of lives and sparking worldwide healthcare reform"--
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Enola Holmes mysteries volume 5
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English
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In late nineteenth-century London, fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes, much younger sister of detective Sherlock Holmes, turns to Florence Nightingale for help when her investigation into the disappearance of a Crimean War widow grows cold.
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Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Join cousins Patrick and Beth as they race to discover how a deadly cholera infection is being spread. Many in London have died. Dr. John Snow is a scientist. He is sure he knows how to keep people from getting sick. Curate Henry Whitehead disagrees. So does Nurse Florence Nightingale. Can the disease be stopped before Patrick gets sick? -- Page [4] cover.
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"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting...
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Your Story Hour Recordings
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Dramatized audio stories, for children of all ages, taken from History. Through this album you will learn about Albert Schweitzer, George Muller, Florence Nightingale Clara Barton, Louis Pasteur and many other characters of History.
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