Florence Nightingale: An Environmental Adaptation Theory

Nightingale's core nursing theory has an environmental focus: It was her belief that the environment is an alterable medium that can be used to improve the conditions of nature and encourage healing. Ventilation, clean air, clean water, control of noise, provision for light, and adequate waste management are just a some of the elements she believed could be monitored and improved when necessary. This volume contains a well-crafted and thorough description of Nightingale's theory. It begins with a brief biography and continues with a clear discussion of the conceptual model, its applications to practice and research, and a presentation of classic works and critiques. The author of this monograph places Nightingale's theory in a modern context and effectively demonstrates its continuing relevance to nursing today. This book is essential reading for the undergraduate nursing student. Advanced students and nurses who are looking for a summary will also find this to be an important resource.Selanders, Louise C. is the author of 'Florence Nightingale: An Environmental Adaptation Theory', published 1993 under ISBN 9780803948594 and ISBN 080394859X.