International Nurses Day is celebrated on the birth of Florence Nightingale, which also honours her groundbreaking contributions to contemporary nursing. In recognition of nurses’ priceless ...

The practice of nursing has been in existence since ancient times but it was the legendary Florence Nightingale who promoted the formal nursing profession as we know it today and to commemorate ...

Themes: Florence Nightingale’s Birthday; International Nurses Day; caring for others; making a difference; significant individuals Summary: This assembly includes information about Florence ...

Scholars are finding there’s much more to the “lady with the lamp” than her famous exploits as a nurse in the Crimean War Joshua Hammer; Photographs by Tina Hillier - Contributing writer ...

Krish is staying on Nightingale Ward. He asks a nurse about the name 'Nightingale' and learns about Florence Nightingale and her achievements. Sammy: I don't know, Krish. A Nightingale is a type ...

When you think of Florence Nightingale, you probably imagine a nurse with a lamp, comforting soldiers. Indeed, Florence is considered the mother of modern nursing. But she also made serious ...

Although burial in Westminster Abbey was offered to the family of Florence Nightingale, famous nurse and reformer, it was declined, due to provisions in her will, and she is buried at Wellow in ...