On Nurses And Nursing: With Especial Reference To The Management Of Sick Women (1868)

On Nurses and Nursing: With Especial Reference to the Management of Sick Women is a book written by Horatio Robinson Storer in 1868. The book is a comprehensive guide to nursing, with a particular focus on the care of sick women. It covers a range of topics, including the qualities of a good nurse, the importance of cleanliness and hygiene, and the various tasks and duties of a nurse.Storer emphasizes the importance of a nurse's role in the care of sick patients, stating that ""the nurse is the handmaid of the physician, and her duties are almost as important as his."" He also stresses the importance of compassion and empathy in nursing, stating that ""the true nurse must have a heart full of sympathy and kindness, and be able to enter into the feelings of her patients.""The book provides practical advice on the management of sick women, including the care of infants and children, the management of menstrual disorders, and the treatment of various illnesses and injuries. It also includes a section on the proper use of medicines and medical treatments.Overall, On Nurses and Nursing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of nursing and the care of sick patients. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of nursing in the 19th century and offers practical advice that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.