Nightingale Information

Nightingale Information New to You, Purpose This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4) CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5) The Assignment The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale’s life and work. Select at least one piece of the Nightingale legacy that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this great woman and her contributions to nursing.