title: The lingering presence of the Nightingale legacy.
abstract: The history of the nursing profession is still evolving. One-hundred years ago, Nightingale died, leaving a legacy of philosophical cornerstones that still infuses the profession. Her idealism flows through her writings, as fresh today as 150 years ago. The initiatives of nursing today had their roots in Nightingale ideals. The alignment of current trends in nursing with Nightingale constructs is striking. Contemporary nurses are challenged to propel these ideals forward. The author here tracks Nightingale quotes, events, and writings with current initiatives, linking philosophical ideals to practical realities of current nursing practice. Nightingale constructs influencing nursing theories and models are examined.
authors.affiliation: South Dakota State University, USA.
authors.forename: Margaret J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hegge
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009729:Nursing; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*