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Week 2 Discussion: Nightingale Information New to You (Graded)

 

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to describe Nightingale information new to them related to leadership and/or provision of care.

Course Outcomes:

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

· CO1: Describe persons and events in nursing history from the early years through the 19th century related to leadership and provision of care. (PO2)

Due Date

· During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):

· Posts in the discussion at least two times, and

· Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

· Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

· Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

· Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

· Best Practices include:

· Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

· Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.

· Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion

The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale's life and work. Select one area of Nightingale's leadership that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this important woman and her contributions to nursing.

Book Title: A History of American Nursing

Authors: Deborah Judd, Kathleen Sitzman

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

APA Citation

Judd, D., & Sitzman, K. (2014). A history of American nursing: Trends and eras (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett.