History of NURSING Part 2 | FLORENCE NIGHTENGALE
Summary
TLDRThis video script delves into the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Born into wealth, Nightingale defied societal norms to pursue nursing, revolutionizing military healthcare during the Crimean War. Her efforts to improve hospital conditions, coupled with her statistical advocacy, led to significant reforms in healthcare. The script also highlights her establishment of the first nursing school and her enduring influence on the nursing profession, celebrated annually on International Nurses Day.
Takeaways
- đ Florence Nightingale is recognized as the founder of modern nursing, revolutionizing the profession.
- đïž Born into a wealthy family on May 12, 1820, Florence Nightingale chose a path in nursing against societal norms.
- đ Despite nursing being a low-status job at the time, Nightingale's vision and calling led her to pursue it as her life's work.
- đ She was well-educated by her father in various subjects, with a particular interest in mathematics, which later influenced her work.
- đ« Florence Nightingale trained at the Institution for Protestant Deaconesses in Kaiserswerth, Germany, and observed nursing practices in Paris and Egypt.
- đĄïž During the Crimean War, Nightingale led a team of nurses to improve the dire conditions in military hospitals, earning her the nickname 'The Lady with the Lamp'.
- đ„ Her efforts significantly reduced the death rate in the hospital, highlighting the importance of sanitation and patient care.
- đ Utilizing her mathematical skills, Nightingale presented data that led to reforms in military healthcare, including the establishment of the Army Medical College.
- đ« She opened the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in 1860, setting standards for nursing education and the profession's relationship with physicians.
- đ Nightingale received numerous honors, including the Royal Red Cross from Queen Victoria and the Badge of Honor from the Norwegian Red Cross.
- đ Her legacy continues to inspire, with International Nurses Day celebrated on her birthday, May 12th, every year.
Q & A
Who is Florence Nightingale known as in the field of nursing?
-Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.
What impact did Florence Nightingale have on the profession of nursing before her involvement?
-Before Florence Nightingale, nursing existed to some degree but it would never be the same after her contributions; she elevated its status and professionalism.
What was Florence Nightingale's educational background before becoming a nurse?
-Florence Nightingale was educated by her father in languages such as German, Latin, French, Italian, in philosophy, history, and especially mathematics.
How did Florence Nightingale's family react to her desire to become a nurse?
-Initially, her family, especially her mother, did not support her desire to become a nurse due to the low social status of the profession at the time. However, after persistent requests, they eventually agreed to let her attend nursing school.
What was the condition of the hospital in Scutari when Florence Nightingale and her team arrived during the Crimean War?
-The hospital in Scutari was built on top of an old sewer, with sewage seeping into the floors and feces accumulating. The hospital was also plagued with issues like uncooked food, rats, and a lack of proper sanitation.
What did Florence Nightingale do to improve the conditions at the military hospital in Scutari?
-Florence Nightingale and her team worked to clean the hospital, change dressings, and care for the soldiers by cleaning and bathing them. She also communicated the dire conditions to the Minister of War, Sydney Herbert, which led to improvements.
How did Florence Nightingale's work in the Crimean War earn her the nickname 'The Lady with the Lamp'?
-Florence Nightingale would walk through the hospital at night with a lamp, checking on patients, which led the soldiers to affectionately call her 'The Lady with the Lamp'.
What illness did Florence Nightingale contract during her time in the Crimean War?
-Florence Nightingale contracted brucellosis, a bacterial infection that caused fever, joint pain, and fatigue, which affected her health in her later years.
What significant contributions did Florence Nightingale make upon her return to England after the Crimean War?
-Upon her return, Florence Nightingale used her celebrity status to petition for healthcare and nursing reforms. She presented data to the Royal Commission on the Health of the Military, leading to the formation of the Army Medical College, and opened the Nightingale Home and Nursing Training School for Nurses.
How did Florence Nightingale's mathematical skills influence her nursing career?
-Florence Nightingale's mathematical skills allowed her to analyze data and present it in a compelling way, such as with the Coxcomb graph, which illustrated the high number of soldier deaths due to infections in the hospital compared to battle injuries.
What is the significance of the Nightingale Pledge in the nursing profession?
-The Nightingale Pledge, though not written by Florence Nightingale, is inspired by her principles and serves as a commitment to the ethical and professional standards she set for nursing.
How is Florence Nightingale honored and remembered in the nursing community today?
-Florence Nightingale is honored on her birthday, May 12th, as International Nurses Day, and her contributions to nursing are remembered and celebrated within the profession.
Outlines
đ Introduction to Nursing's History and Florence Nightingale
This paragraph introduces the topic of nursing's history, highlighting Florence Nightingale as the founder of modern nursing. The speaker, Nurse Master Charlie, welcomes viewers to the nursing channel and encourages subscription and engagement. They pose a reflective question about alternative professions if not for nursing and delve into Nightingale's background, emphasizing her unique upbringing, education, and divine calling to nursing. Despite societal norms and her wealthy background, Nightingale pursued nursing against her family's wishes, studying in Kaiserswerth, Germany, and traveling to learn from various healthcare practices. Her dedication to improving nursing standards and patient care is underscored.
đ„ Florence Nightingale's Experience in the Crimean War
This section details Florence Nightingale's pivotal role during the Crimean War. Nightingale's initial nursing job and her rise to the superintendent position are mentioned. The paragraph then focuses on the war's conditions, the lack of nursing involvement, and the public outcry that led to Nightingale's deployment to the war front. Upon arrival, she and her team of volunteer nurses were shocked by the deplorable conditions of the military hospital in Scutari. Despite initial restrictions, they eventually improved hygiene and patient care significantly. Nightingale's nightly rounds with a lamp earned her the nickname 'The Lady with the Lamp,' and her efforts greatly reduced the death rate among soldiers, making her a celebrated figure in the war's narrative.
đïž Florence Nightingale's Post-War Reforms and Legacy
After the Crimean War, Nightingale returned to England as a hero and used her newfound celebrity status to advocate for healthcare reform. She presented data to the Royal Commission on the Health of the Military, leading to the establishment of the Army Medical College. Nightingale's mathematical skills contributed to the creation of the Coxcomb graph, illustrating the disparity between soldier deaths from wounds and infections. As her health declined due to brucellosis, she shifted her focus to writing and lobbying for change. She opened the Nightingale Home and Nursing Training School for Nurses in 1860, setting standards for nursing education and advocating for a collegial relationship between nurses and physicians. Her legacy is celebrated with the Crimean War Memorial and various honors, including the Royal Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross's Badge of Honor.
đ The Enduring Impact of Florence Nightingale on Nursing
The final paragraph summarizes Florence Nightingale's lasting impact on the nursing profession. It mentions International Nurses Day celebrated on her birthday and acknowledges the influence of the Nightingale Pledge, inspired by her ideals. The speaker reflects on the enlightening and inspiring nature of Nightingale's story, encouraging viewers to share their thoughts and consider how her legacy has shaped modern nursing. The paragraph concludes with a poetic tribute to Nightingale, emphasizing her enduring fame and the significance of her birthplace, Florence, Italy.
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Keywords
đĄFlorence Nightingale
đĄNursing
đĄCrimean War
đĄScutari
đĄSanitation
đĄNightingale Pledge
đĄHealthcare Reform
đĄGerm Theory
đĄNightingale Training School for Nurses
đĄProfessionalism
đĄInternational Nurses Day
Highlights
Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.
Nursing's status was transformed after Florence Nightingale's contributions.
Florence Nightingale was born into a wealthy family and was well-educated in various subjects including mathematics.
At 16, Nightingale had a divine calling to become a nurse, despite nursing's low social status at the time.
Nightingale's family connections, including a friendship with the Minister of War, played a role in her nursing career.
She volunteered to improve conditions for soldiers during the Crimean War, bringing a team of nurses to the war front.
Nightingale and her team faced shocking conditions at the military hospital in Scutari, including filth and poor sanitation.
Her efforts to improve hospital conditions led to a significant decrease in soldier mortality rates.
Florence Nightingale became known as 'The Lady with the Lamp' for her nightly rounds checking on patients.
Nightingale contracted brucellosis during the war, an illness that affected her for the rest of her life.
Upon returning to England, Nightingale used her celebrity status to advocate for healthcare and nursing reforms.
Nightingale's mathematical skills contributed to the development of the Coxcomb graph, illustrating the causes of soldier deaths.
She opened the Nightingale Home and Nursing Training School for Nurses in 1860, setting standards for nursing education.
Nightingale's legacy includes the establishment of nursing as a respected profession and her influence on the Nightingale Pledge.
Florence Nightingale was awarded the Royal Red Cross by Queen Victoria and honored with a statue and memorial.
Nightingale's birthday, May 12th, is celebrated as International Nurses Day, commemorating her contributions to the field.
This video serves as a brief summary of Nightingale's life and her profound impact on the nursing profession.
Transcripts
when you became a nurse i bet you had no
idea of the rich history behind nursing
and florence nightingale who was she she
is known
as the founder of modern nursing and
although
nursing existed to some degree before
florence nightingale
it would never be the same after her
hi there welcome to my youtube channel
welcome to my nursing channel
my name is nurse master charlie today
i'm going to be
finishing up the second part of the
two-part series on the history of
nursing
this is going to be specifically on
florence nightingale
and who was she so if you haven't
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new videos now if nursing did not exist
what would you be doing what would i be
doing
maybe in the comments you could leave me
a profession that you
think you might have gotten into if you
had you not become a nurse
and whether you're going to school to
become a nurse or you have
already gone through school and you are
a nurse there is a good chance that
you said the 19 gale pledge
but who was florence nightingale and why
was she
so important to nursing florence
nightingale once said i attribute my
success to this
i never gave or took an excuse it's kind
of like nikes just do it
paraphrasing of course i bet when you
became a nurse you had no idea of the
rich history behind nursing
but who was florence nightingale well
she is known as the founder of modern
nursing but who was she and what did she
really do
and why was she so special what did she
actually do for nursing now florence
nightingale was born
may 12 in 1820 she was born to a very
wealthy family
the 19 gale family her father william
nightingale
he was a very wealthy landowner he was
educated and he was the one responsible
for educating
florence nightingale and her sister
their mother francis
wanted the best for her two daughters
and that meant at that time
to marry wealthy kind of as she had did
and her sister her older sister was
named parthenope
now florence was named after the city of
florence
italy and prior to that time nobody had
really been named florence
her name was kind of a unique name at
the time
now the nightingale family was very well
connected
they had dinners at their large estate
which would bring in a lot of
politicians and the wealthy people of
that day
now on these large estates that the
nightingale family owned
there were small villages and florence
nightingale
would take the time to go and care for
the poor people
and the sick people in those villages
and at that point when she was
approximately 16 years of age
she had a vision or she heard god's
voice
tell her to become a nurse and that's
the direction
that she chose her pathway for her life
and nursing in that time
was not a very prestigious job women at
that time could actually choose to
either go to jail
or go be a nurse it was a very low
social social status type of a job and
florence nightingale came from a very
social elite class and florence
nightingale would ask her mother
and her father numerous times year after
year after year
if she could go to school now florence
nightingale was educated by her father
and he educated her in the languages of
german
latin french italian in philosophy
history and especially mathematics that
was florence's favorite
and that would play a part in her life
in the future
and she would petition and ask her mom
and dad year after year after year
if she could go to school first she
wanted to go and study mathematics
because she was really good at it
and they would deny her and at some
point she
questioned them about if she could go to
be a nurse and that was kind of
unheard of at the time so she just kind
of sat around her home
taking care of the the villagers and
then
finally after numerous numerous times of
asking her parents
they finally agreed to allow her to go
to nursing school
so in about 1844 she enrolled
in the institution for protestant
deaconesses this
was a church hospital
that was operated by a pastor by the
name of
theodore this was in kaisersworth
germany she would study there for a few
months
and then at some point she went and
traveled she traveled to paris
in some accounts say egypt and she
watched and learned from
the nurses and the monks that she was
kind of visiting in these hospitals
and she was kind of learning that they
weren't doing that
back in germany at the school that she
was going to
when she returned from her travels she
re-enrolled
in the kaisersburg germany's institution
and completed some training and
eventually she
got a job being a nurse now florence's
first job was at a place called the
institution
for the care of sick gentle women in
distressed circumstances
not sure what all that means but after
approximately
a year she became the superintendent
in this institution in 1853
florence nightingale's home country of
britain
became involved in a war with russia
it's actually called the crimean war and
during this
war there weren't really a whole lot of
nurses in a war setting
i remember how i said florence
nightingale's family was really
connected with the politicians and the
wealthy people
one of their family friends happened to
be the minister of war
his name was sydney herbert now back in
world war one and world war ii
nurses were really needed to help care
for the wounded soldiers and the six
soldiers
but in this war in the crimean war
nurses weren't really
involved in war and at this time
the military hospitals were kind of
operated by
military personnel and some military
physicians
there weren't really any nurses now at
this time also
these wars did not have reporters and
social media and satellites as we do in
today's time
but there was the first reporter in this
war who was sending information back
from the caribbean war to england
via a telegraph and he was messaging
of all the soldiers that were being
killed and the soldiers that were dying
from the war and the parents
in england were kind of outraged
with all this sickness and dying of
their sons
so something had to be done and sydney
herbert who was real good friends with
the nightingales
thought immediately a florence night
gale he wrote her and contacted her
and asked her if she could help and she
was ecstatic
she jumped at the chants she grabbed a
couple of volunteers approximately
38 39 volunteer nurses and they headed
to the crimean war when they arrived at
the crimean war
they arrived into the hospital in a city
called scutari
and they were kind of shocked at what
they saw
this hospital was built on top of an old
sewer and the sewage was creeping
up into the floor of this hospital
and the feces were about one to two
inches thick or more
and soldiers would actually have to walk
from one point in their hospital
the hospital to another point for
example to the restroom
through the feces now the soldiers of
the day were given
food uncooked meat and if they wouldn't
cook it well it would spoil which would
create more bacteria and smell
there was rats running around
and then the smells and it was all a
closed off area after florence
nightingale
and her volunteer nurses arrived at this
military hospital they were actually
kind of
restricted in the things that they could
do until there was more and more battles
and finally the military physicians let
them
do their thing and they started taking
care of the patients they started
changing dressings changing the patients
who were actually just laying or the
soldiers who are actually just laying in
their filth so florence nightingale and
her nurses started to try to clean the
hospital as best they can
they would start caring for the soldiers
cleaning the soldiers bathing the
soldiers who were
laying in their filth and because of the
sewage
she would write back to sydney herbert
the minister of war
and give him an update of what was going
on in the hospital
so florence nightingale was doing her
best to make the best of a bad situation
and at night when there was no really no
lights she would take a lamp and walk
through
the hospital scootari kind of checking
on the patients or on the soldiers
and henceforth she became known as the
lady with the lamb
this is the title that the soldiers
would give her
the reporter of the day would telegraph
back
to england what the soldiers were
telling him and what he was seeing
and she was gaining popularity and
notoriety
unbeknownst to her now while florence
nightingale was in scootari the military
hospital
what she also didn't know is she had
contracted
a bacteria called brucellosis this
causes
fever joint pain and fatigue and this
would plague her into her later years in
life
now the crimean war finally ended with
the treaty of paris
and florence nightingale stayed at this
hospital until the last soldier
went home now when florence nightingale
returned to england
she returned as a hero and a celebrity
with a lot of notoriety not actually
what she wanted
but it just happened in response to the
telegraphs and the soldiers that were
telling their families
what the lady with the lamp had done for
them
now this celebrity status got her
noticed by the queen
and she was invited for tea and she was
even given
a broach as a gift from the queen and
they would meet periodically
and florence nightingale being the nurse
that she was found this as an
opportunity
to petition the queen for change
now remember how i said florence
nightingale was really good in
mathematics
what she was doing is she was learning
that there was more soldiers that had
died
from being in the hospital due to
infections
than they were actually dying from their
war injuries
and this information she would present
to the
royal commission on the health of the
military
and this eventually would result in the
formation
of the army medical college and this is
the type of information that she would
present to the queen
and this is the first time with the help
of of an individual that she worked with
that they developed an actual graph
of data it was called the coxcom graph
which showed
the amount of patients or soldiers that
were dying from
wound injuries and those that were dying
from
non-wound injuries which were something
like 4 000
for wound injuries and 19 000 soldiers
were dying because of infections
so with this data that she presented her
voice became
stronger and stronger and as time went
by
she became more and more ill and
so she traded in her lamp for a pen and
a paper and got busy
behind the scenes trying to make health
care and
nursing care reform now people of that
day believe that
illness was caused by smells and at this
time
louis pasteur had postulated his germ
theory
and what she was learning in some areas
that were known for really bad smells
those patients weren't dying and
patients were dying in other areas that
had
good smells but little did they know at
the time that it was because of germs
that were causing
the infections and the illnesses now
also during this time
she had acquired a lot of donations that
she had put away
for a rainy day and the rainy day was
now florence nightingale opened her
first nursing school
in july of 1860. it was called the
nightingale
home and nursing training school for
nurses
which was affiliated with st thomas's
hospital
st thomas hospital has been around today
for over 900 years and now is a part of
the king's college in london
and florence nightingale school is known
as the florence nightingale
school of nursing and midwifery now due
to the effects of the brucellosis
they were kind of taking the toll on
florence nightingale at this time so she
was never able to be
like the superintendent of her own
school florence nightingale
set the criteria for nursing as a career
and on its way as a respected profession
she actually even wanted to make sure
that nurses had a collegial relationship
with physicians and not a subservient
one
now as jesus had sent out his disciples
into the world
florence nightingale wanted to send out
her nurses out into the world
to teach nursing so that they can learn
to better care for patients
that was her whole desire to care for
the patient
now today in the heart of london stands
the crimean war memorial
built in 1861 and there is a statue of
none other than florence nightingale she
wasn't a soldier
but she is still considered one of the
heroes of the crimean war
in 1883 she was awarded the royal red
cross by queen victoria
and a few months before her death in may
of 1910
she was awarded the badge of honor by
the norwegian
red cross now florence nightingale was
selfless
driven and her desire was to make sure
that
nurses could be what they are today
although she had no idea where it would
evolve to
she was so dedicated that she even
declined marriage
because she felt that that it would take
away her focus from nursing now florence
night gill died when she was 90 years
old
and she had left instructions that she
wanted a private
and quiet ceremony and funeral she
wanted to just
fade out into history and she was
actually buried
at st margaret's church in london
she has given us a legacy of caring
education and professionalism one that
we have seen evolve
over the last 200 years she is honored
every may 12th her birthday for
international nurses day
that's how we remember her and what she
did her contributions
to nursing now this is not an
all-inclusive history
of florence nightingale this is just a
little brief summary
that i wanted to share with you because
i found the history
of florence nightingale to be
enlightening
and inspiring so remember when you take
that nightingale pledge
although it was not written by florence
nightingale
it is truly inspired by her that's why
it is called
the nightingale pledge so make sure you
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nightingale did you learn something
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a nurse if you're not a nurse or to
become
a better nurse if you are a nurse so
thank you for watching
god bless and bye bye
let me tell you a story about florence
nightingale
she's the founder of modern nursing this
is not a fictitious tale
she was born 200 years ago may 12 1820
in the city of florence italy
this is the city from where she got her
name
no other woman in florence would give it
such fame
she
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