The science and art of nursing the sick / by Aeneas Munro.

  • Munro, Aeneas.
Date:
1873
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    be more numerous; and the right one in the right place ? Undoubtedly, the number ought to be aug- mented, the whole status of our present staff raised; and, fortunately, there have been lately some brilliant examples, who, by their enthusiasm and zeal, must excite attention to the whole matter, and be a power for good. woS -^^^ ^^^^^ another aspect, and a much peculiar , sphere. broadcr one, m which light this subject may be viewed, to wit, the influence that women generally have in the sick-room. How great is the power they wield ! still, how rarely do they equip them- selves sufficiently, or at all, previous to the time they are thus so urgently required. A nurse, or the woman who has charge of the sick, has a somewhat similar relation to the doctor that the first-mate of a ship has to the captain : each has a proper sphere and duty to do, and neither can be dispensed with. It is well to bear this in mind, for we ever and anon hear it said in social circles that there is no need for calling in the physician, the nurse's knowledge and experience being thought sufficient, and acted upon. Would the passengers on board ship, if there is imminent danger, trust themselves to any one except