Walt Whitman and the Art of Nursing

Nursing. 2024 May 1;54(5):45-47. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0001009996.69647.4d. Epub 2024 Apr 19.

Abstract

Walt Whitman is commonly known as a noted American poet of the 19th century, but he also had experience providing nursing care during the American Civil War. He wrote about his experiences and was an early proponent of holistic nursing care. This article reviews the life of Walt Whitman and his legacy related to nursing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Holistic Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • United States