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Florence Nightingale

(1820–1910) Nurse

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Florence Nightingale was a nurse, best known for Notes on nursing: what it is, and what it is not.

Quick Facts About Florence Nightingale

Born
May 12, 1820
Died
August 13, 1910
Profession
Nurse
Notable works
Notes on nursing: what it is, and what it is not

About Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organised care for wounded soldiers at Constantinople. She significantly reduced death rates by improving hygiene and living standards. Nightingale gave nursing a favourable reputation and became an icon of Victorian culture, especially in the persona of "The Lady with the Lamp" making ward rounds for wounded soldiers at night.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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