Nursing theory - Annotated Bibliography Example

Beck, D. . Remembering Florence Nightingale’s panorama: 21st-century nursing-at a critical crossroads. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 28 (4), 291-301. doi: 10.1177/08980101093549The article traverses the legacy which Florence Nightingale bequeathed. She thought of ideas that would contribute for the betterment of not just the field of nursing, but the whole world itself. Her thoughts and concepts were those that benefitted the global community. Nightingale began by working locally at a hospital.

Then she proceeded by imparting her critical and significant observations to the important leaders of her time. Unknowingly, Nightingale managed to elevate the social image and rights of women in her time. She also took the first step in the improvement of nursing as a profession. During her times, nursing was merely for the impecunious and hopeless women of society. Florence Nightingale challenged this stigma when she defied the expectations and entered nursing. She did humanitarian acts and responded to greater causes by exceeding her limitations.

One example of this is the image of her making rounds at night while carrying her lamp, to which she has been always portrayed. The article also puts emphasis on the timeless relevance of Nightingale’s works. Her works, at first glance, may seem like inapplicable at present times. But if analyzed in an elaborative manner, Nightingale’s notes, theories and works can still befittingly applied. The paper also pointed out that today’s nurses need not to force themselves into becoming strictly akin to what Nightingale did.

What is more important is for modern-day nurses to be able to apply Nightingale’s vision and mission by contributing to their own practice in their own unique and personal ways.