Florence Nightingale Environmental Theory Considered the pioneer of nursing theory, Florence Nightingale (18201910) compiled notes on nursing,

creating the foundations for nursing research and practice. In these notes, she put forth the Environmental Theory, which stressed the use of environment to assist patient recovery.

Concerns of Environmental Theory 1. Proper ventilation focus on the architectural aspect of the hospital. 2. Light has quite as real and tangible effects to the body. Her nursing intervention includes direct exposure to sunlight. 3. Cleanliness and sanitation. She assumes that dirty environment was the source of infection and rejected the "germ theory". Her nursing interventions focus on proper handling and disposal of bodily secretions and sewage, frequent bathing for patients and nurses, clean clothing and hand washing. 4. Warmth, quiet and diet environment. She introduce the manipulation of the environment for patient's adaptation such as fire, opening the windows and repositioning the room seasonally, etc. 5. Unnecessary noise is not healthy for recuperating patients. 6. Dietary intake. 7. Petty management proposed the avoidance of psychological harm, no upsetting news. Strictly war issues and concerns should not be discussed inside the hospital. She includes the use of small pets of psychological therapy.

Reaction: Florence Nightingale wanted to emphasize the cleanliness in all aspects in treating a patient. She was very much concern in the proper hygiene not just of the patient but also of the nurse. Florence Nightingale looked forward to have a good working environment both for parties. She wanted to have a clean environment for the patient to have a speedy recovery. She wanted to pass the same theory to future nurses and so will leave mark in their heart.

JON EDZEL DWIN N. TAN

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