“Nothing endures but personal qualities,” (Whitman, 2008, p. 115) conveys the core of a nursing leader. There are many qualities and characteristics, which determine the effectiveness of a nurse leader. In 1863, Walt Whitman’s experience and artistry of the written word uncovered the horrors of war. While attempting to find his war-injured soldier brother, he travelled to many military hospitals and convalescent homes. “The absence of any treatment for the heart and the soul [of the sick, wounded, and dying] truly brought him to despair” (Bob, 2009). The compassion, kindness, and altruism Walt Whitman demonstrated towards those suffering were communicated in his writings, which made a significant contribution to the nursing profession.
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Like his nursing skills, Whitman was autodidactic. His formal schooling ended when he was 11 years old. Nonetheless, young Whitman engaged in self-directed learning in which he had little to no finances but persevered. This included museum trips, nonstop reading, and his strong inclination to debate. When Whitman left home in 1831, he moved to New York City, where he broadened his education by working as a typesetter and writer. Since New York City was the center of culture, Whitman was able to attend theater and lectures. These opportunities were transforming. He dabbled in different careers. It was his love of writing, which he focused on. Leaves of Grass, his collection of poems was published in …show more content…
It was his legacy to make a meaningful contribution to change the delivery of care to the soldiers. He was truly a pioneer. The concept of nursing as a profession with training was not developed during the Civil War. The Florence Nightingale Pledge was composed in 1893. The first Nurses Associated Alumnae meeting was held in 1896, which was 35 years after Walt Whitman became a volunteer nurse. He exemplified extraordinary leadership by advocating for those who could not help themselves. Writing poetry, publishing newspaper articles, and actually giving of his time to pursue this reformation was
Although …show more content…
Like his nursing skills, Whitman was autodidactic. His formal schooling ended when he was 11 years old. Nonetheless, young Whitman engaged in self-directed learning in which he had little to no finances but persevered. This included museum trips, nonstop reading, and his strong inclination to debate. When Whitman left home in 1831, he moved to New York City, where he broadened his education by working as a typesetter and writer. Since New York City was the center of culture, Whitman was able to attend theater and lectures. These opportunities were transforming. He dabbled in different careers. It was his love of writing, which he focused on. Leaves of Grass, his collection of poems was published in …show more content…
It was his legacy to make a meaningful contribution to change the delivery of care to the soldiers. He was truly a pioneer. The concept of nursing as a profession with training was not developed during the Civil War. The Florence Nightingale Pledge was composed in 1893. The first Nurses Associated Alumnae meeting was held in 1896, which was 35 years after Walt Whitman became a volunteer nurse. He exemplified extraordinary leadership by advocating for those who could not help themselves. Writing poetry, publishing newspaper articles, and actually giving of his time to pursue this reformation was