3/23/2023 0 Comments Florence nightingale lamp![]() ![]() I think she would approve of the way all of the players and props in this tale have come together to provide answers and solutions. To say nothing of the development and distribution of a vaccine!Įveryone involved in healthcare during this revolutionary time in medical history, from the geniuses of epidemiology who have been, and continue to be, the authors of these solutions, all the way down the line to the valiant nursing students - attempting to complete their degree and join the battle despite staggering limitations on their education imposed by the pandemic are, in a word, superheroes.įirst and foremost, what would Nurse Nightingale’s impression be of this particular drama? I believe she would be proud. It’s inspiring to contemplate how the early fear and ignorance surrounding this unknown intruder have been replaced by understanding, new knowledge, enhanced isolation practices, and heroic response to the demands for supplies, equipment, and manpower. ![]() And the wheels of innovation and evolution roll on: consider how far we have come in the handling and treatment of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therapies and practices that were considered “mainstream” or “leading-edge” in my early days as a new nurse have been replaced by new innovations and therapies that make the “old ways” seem old indeed. Even during my own 22-year practice as an acute care nurse in a major hospital - a brief blip in the context of the big picture - the change has been substantial. The changes, innovations, and advancements in medicine occur at an ever-increasing rate. It’s been a long time since Florence Nightingale’s day. ![]()
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