The "Lady with the Lamp" will always be remembered for leading nurses in the care of thousands of wounded soldiers in the Crimean War. Florence was born in Italy on May 12, 1820, though her family opposed her desire to devote her life to nursing, she did it anyway. She campaigned for sanitation and better health care for everyone. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was said that Florence reduced the death rate from 42% to 2% by making improvements in hygiene and sanitation.
Florence Nightingale
May 12, 1820 - August 13, 1910
Florence's most tremendous accomplishment was making nursing a respectable profession for women. Florence published over 200 books, reports and pamphlets. To this day, her books and other writings continue to be an asset for nurses and health professionals. She died at the age of 90 and was one of the most famous and instrumental women of the 19th century.
Today we remember the Pioneer of modern nursing and the Lady with the Lamp.
Happy Birthday, tomorrow, Florence!
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