Florence
Florence (medical term)
Florence (pronounced: /ˈflɔːrəns/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in nursing, to refer to a specific type of nursing lamp or nurse's lamp. The term is derived from the name of the famous nurse Florence Nightingale, who is often depicted holding a lamp, symbolizing the light and hope she brought to the field of nursing.
Etymology
The term "Florence" in this context originates from Florence Nightingale, a British nurse who is considered the founder of modern nursing. She earned the nickname "The Lady with the Lamp" due to her habit of making rounds at night to tend to her patients, which was unusual at the time. The lamp she used is now symbolically referred to as a "Florence."
Related Terms
- Nightingale Pledge: An oath taken by new nurses, named after Florence Nightingale.
- Nightingale School of Nursing: The first nursing school, established by Florence Nightingale.
- Nightingale ward: A type of hospital ward design influenced by Florence Nightingale's principles.
Pronunciation
The term "Florence" is pronounced as /ˈflɔːrəns/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Florence
- Wikipedia's article - Florence
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