The Florence Nightingale’s nursing theoretical model: a transmission of knowledge

ABSTRACT Objective: To reflect on the contribution of Florence Nightingale in the ​​health and nursing areas based on her epistemological legacy. Method: Reflection in which Florence Nightingale’s nursing theoretical model is approached, trying to show how her family, training, social and cultural concepts influenced the formal construction of care. Results: Florence Nightingale’s vocation, profession and legacy stand out as faithful expressions of her thoughts for the professional constitution of the nurse. Responsible for the care of people with a strong humanitarian characteristic. Conclusions: It is not possible to unravel nursing care today from Nightingale’s thinking. This represents the power of a lifetime dedicated to the profession.

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Main Authors:	Peres,Maria Angélica de Almeida, Aperibense,Pacita Geovana Gama de Sousa, Dios-Aguado,María de las Mercedes de, Gómez-Cantarino,Sagrario, Queirós,Paulo Joaquim Pina
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Escola de Enfermagem 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1983-14472021000200706
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