Florence nightingale born
Florence nightingale summary...
Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910) Volunteered to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale’s analysis of mortality rates helped to improve hospital practices.
She also helped improve the standard and prestige of the nursing profession. She is considered to be the founder of modern nursing.
Short bio of Florence Nightingale
Born in 1820 to a wealthy family, Florence was educated at home by her father.
Florence nightingale story
She aspired to serve others, in particular, she wanted to become a nurse. Her parents were opposed to her aspirations – at that time, nursing was not seen as an attractive or ‘respectable’ profession. Despite her parents’ disapproval, Florence went ahead and trained to be a nurse.
Florence later wrote that she felt suffocated by the vanities and social expectations of her upbringing. On one occasion, sitting in her parent’s garden, she felt a call from God to serve others. She resolved to try and follow God’s will in being of service to o
