Author Question: The Nightingale lamp or the Lamp of Learning became a symbol of nursing and nursing education. A ... (Read 41 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The Nightingale lamp or the Lamp of Learning became a symbol of nursing and nursing education. A nursing student asks about the significance of the light of the lamp. What is the significance of the light of the lamp?

A) Warmth of caring
B) Symbolizes the striving for excellence
C) Energy of the nurse to heal others
D) Commitment of the nurse to heal others

Question 2

The Nightingale School introduced a 1-year nursing course that included both classroom and clinical experience, a major innovation at that time.

A student nurse is interested in knowing some of the Nightingale School's innovation in the field of nursing. What should the nurse's response include? A) Establishment of a nurses' residence
B) Exit examinations and academic and personal requirements, including a character reference before working
C) Records of each student's progress that was later known as the Henderson plan, a model for current nursing programs
D) Records of school employment before graduation

isabelt_18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The Nightingale lamp represents the warmth of caring. The light of the lamp symbolizes the striving for excellence. The oil represents the energy and commitment of the nurse to heal others.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Innovations included establishment of a nurses' residence; entrance examinations, not exit examinations, and academic and personal requirements, including a character reference; records of each student's progress, later known as the Nightingale plan, not the Henderson plan, which is a model for current nursing programs; and records of employment of students after graduation, not before graduation.