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The Nightingale pledge: 100 years later

B H McBurney, T Filoromo

    Nursing Management
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    The 1893 Nightingale Pledge outlines essential characteristics for American nursing, serving as a professional mission statement. Modern analysis of this historical document provides a framework for evaluating current nursing practices and values.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing History
    • Professional Ethics
    • Healthcare Studies

    Background:

    • The Nightingale Pledge, established in 1893, captured contemporary views on essential nursing qualities.
    • It has been recognized as a foundational professional mission statement for nursing in America.
    • The pledge reflects deeply ingrained values and visions within the nursing profession.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the historical Nightingale Pledge from a contemporary perspective.
    • To establish a framework for assessing modern nursing practice based on the pledge's principles.
    • To evaluate the enduring relevance of the pledge's vision and values in contemporary nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical document analysis of the 1893 Nightingale Pledge.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsNightingale Pledge

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  • Comparative study of the pledge's tenets against modern nursing standards.
  • Qualitative assessment of the pledge's foundational principles.

    • Main Results:

    • The Nightingale Pledge articulated key characteristics deemed necessary for American nursing in the late 19th century.
    • The pledge continues to represent core values and a professional vision for nursing.
    • A modern analysis confirms the pledge's utility as a benchmark for nursing practice.

    Conclusions:

    • The Nightingale Pledge remains a significant historical document reflecting enduring nursing values.
    • Its principles offer a valuable reference point for evaluating contemporary nursing practice.
    • The pledge's vision provides a historical lens for understanding the evolution of professional nursing standards.