There’s no doubt nurses, midwives are the heart of healthcare
Often described as the backbone of medical systems, the role of nurses and midwives extends beyond administering care. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
A man who really cares for his patients will soon learn to ask for and appreciate the information of a nurse, who is at once a careful observer and a clear reporter.”
Florence Nightingale’s timeless advice to doctors is as true today as it was when her seminal work Notes on Nursing was first published. Two centuries have now passed since the “lady with the lamp” came into this world to change the face of nursing. Her commitment helped transform nursing from a mostly untrained occupation to a highly skilled medical profession with important responsibilities.
