Nursing refers to the women trained to care for the sick.
Nightingale
 the act of utilizing the environment that will aid in his recovery (Nightingale).
Henderson
 assist individuals sick or well in performing activities contributing to health or recovery that he
could perform unaided if he had the necessary strength or knowledge to help gain
independence.
Orem:
 Humanistic science
 Art and science of caring
 Client-centered
 Holistic
Dark period of nursing
 Women were considered fewer desirable members of society.
Period of educated nursing
 Establish the first nursing school: St. Thomas Hospital in London
 Published books: Notes of Nursing; notes on hospital.