The Florence Nightingale’s nursing theoretical model: a transmission of knowledge

Abstract

Objective: To reflect on the contribution of Florence Nightingale in the health and nursing areas based on her epistemological legacy. Method: Reflection in which Florence Nightingale’s nursing theoretical model is approached, trying to show how her family, training, social and cultural concepts influenced the formal construction of care. Results: Florence Nightingale’s vocation, profession and legacy stand out as faithful expressions of her thoughts for the professional constitution of the nurse. Responsible for the care of people with a strong humanitarian characteristic. Conclusions: It is not possible to unravel nursing care today from Nightingale’s thinking. This represents the power of a lifetime dedicated to the profession.