NURSING: NIGHTINGALE'S TIME AND TODAY

Abstract

The profession of Nursing has taken a huge leap forward both during the time of Florence Nightingale to today's modern age. This article sheds light on the journey of nursing, from its humble roots to Nightingale's contributions and the various breakthroughs of the present along with a focus on the pros and cons as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Nursing in both Nightingale's and today's time. Various aspects in both time periods are considered in this article along with a note that emphasizes on the contemplation rather than outperformance in the field of Nursing in both time periods.