Introduction: Andrew Manson, Florence Nightingale, and Hospital Reform, Nightingale’s Citadel “But oh! Wouldn’t it be wonderful, dear, if we could form a little front-line unit, scientifically and-- yes, let me say it-- spiritually intact, a kind of pioneer force to try to break down prejudice, knock out the old fetishes, maybe start a complete revolution in our whole medical system” (Cronin 323). The aforementioned quote, as stated by Doctor Andrew Manson, protagonist of a novel entitled The Citadel, implies the brawls against an unscrupulous medical system. Many hired doctors were unqualified to successfully complete the job they supposedly pursued. Henry Vidler, a patient under the care of Dr. Manson and his colleague, Dr. Ivory, died,
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“Florence Nightingale,” an article from Encyclopaedia Britannica, mentions that Florence’s nursing education started off with learning about patient observation and hospital organization. Afterwards, there was three months of training. Eventually, Nightingale worked her way up and became the superintendent of London’s Institution for governesses in Distressed Circumstances (“Florence Nightingale”). In October 1853, the beginning of the Crimean War struck. Florence would soon fight against her citadel during the war to reform the health care system and ameliorate aid for the …show more content…
I learned that the research process, like the work we complete at school, requires time management skills and motivation. While I enjoyed writing my research paper, I wish I managed my time better. I wasted more time stressing out about having to complete the research paper. However, to regain motivation, I watched motivational videos to lighten up my spirits. As watching motivational videos was beneficial to writing my research paper, I will watch more videos in the future. Additionally, I will manage my time better and spend the majority of the time with creating outlines. Even with the challenges I encountered, I think my research paper turned out well. I genuinely enjoyed learning about the path Florence Nightingale endured to provide our community with the proper medical care we
“Florence Nightingale,” an article from Encyclopaedia Britannica, mentions that Florence’s nursing education started off with learning about patient observation and hospital organization. Afterwards, there was three months of training. Eventually, Nightingale worked her way up and became the superintendent of London’s Institution for governesses in Distressed Circumstances (“Florence Nightingale”). In October 1853, the beginning of the Crimean War struck. Florence would soon fight against her citadel during the war to reform the health care system and ameliorate aid for the …show more content…
I learned that the research process, like the work we complete at school, requires time management skills and motivation. While I enjoyed writing my research paper, I wish I managed my time better. I wasted more time stressing out about having to complete the research paper. However, to regain motivation, I watched motivational videos to lighten up my spirits. As watching motivational videos was beneficial to writing my research paper, I will watch more videos in the future. Additionally, I will manage my time better and spend the majority of the time with creating outlines. Even with the challenges I encountered, I think my research paper turned out well. I genuinely enjoyed learning about the path Florence Nightingale endured to provide our community with the proper medical care we