Physical description

Illustrated book with white cover with blue and white print featuring on the front a drawing of two nurses. The nurse on the left is depicted in a long 19th century style dress, while the nurse on the right is in a 20th century style uniform. The drawing is repeated on the back Title and author's name are printed on the front cover and spine

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Inside the front cover at the top is a printed black and white donation sticker: black Maltese cross in circle, "This book was donated to Alfred Archival Association Nursing Division by' the previous catalogue number is handwritten in black ink. At the bottom right of this page is a round sticker of a bookseller. At the top of the front end-page Marjorie Connor has written her name in pencil

Summary

This book details the history and impact of the Nightingale Training School, established by Florence Nightingale at St Thoms' Hospital, London in 1860. The book covers the school's development from its founding to its centenary in 1960. It highlights Nightingale's philosophy of nursing and its practical implementation, particularly emphasizing the importance of environmental conditions for patient health. The book also explores the school's global impact and its role in shaping modern nursing