Skip to content

Be careful Quote by Florence Nightingale

“Every nurse ought to be careful to wash her hands very frequently during the day. If her face, too, so much the better.” quote by Florence Nightingale
Download Open image
“Every nurse ought to be careful to wash her hands very frequently during the day. If her face, too, so much the better.”

Florence Nightingale

About This Quote

Source Book: Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale, 1859

Regular hand and face washing prevents infection spread and protects patients and staff.

In simple terms: Wash hands and face often to avoid germs.

Key Takeaway

Practice frequent hygiene.

Themes

health prevention professionalism

Mood

responsible practical

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • hospital shifts
  • clinical routines
  • patient care
  • pandemic response

Key Concepts

infection control public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can facilities ensure constant access to hygiene supplies?
  • What habits reinforce consistent washing?
A Different Perspective

May be impractical in resource‑limited settings without supplies.

3.4 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Florence Nightingale

Explore all 160 Florence Nightingale quotes

More Be careful quotes

Browse all 989 Be careful quotes