Florence Nightingale was born on the 12th of May 1820 in Florence, Tuscany, and passed away on 13th August, 1910.
Do you know that because of her valued contributions to the field of nursing, International Nurses Day is celebrated on her birthday?
The founder of modern school of nursing, Nightingale was not only a social reformer but also a statistician. She came into prominence during the Crimean War, where she and nurses trained under her, tended to the wounded soldiers. Her work gave the nursing profession a favourable reputation.
Famous Quote: “I attribute my success to this; I never gave nor took any excuse.”
