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Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing

May 16, 2024

For nearly 200 years, Florence Nightingale’s name has been synonymous with gentle compassion and mercy. In the mid-19th century, Nightingale became perhaps the most celebrated woman of her…

Florence Nightingale: An acronym of tribute

May 19, 2021

Florence Nightingale is usually the first name that comes to mind when nursing is discussed anywhere in the world. This great and inspirational woman was born on May…

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Reflections on Nightingale in the Year of the Nurse

May 5, 2020

Nurses continue to build bridges for patients and their families. Takeaways: 2020 is the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Established by the W.H.O to celebrate nurses’ role…

Shout out and murmurs in the Year of the Nurse

April 28, 2020

“This morning I forage into the Purveyor’s Store… no mops, no plates, no wooden trays, no slippers, … no basins, no towelling, no chloride of lime.” — Florence…

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing

For nearly 200 years, Florence Nightingale’s name has been synonymous with gentle compassion and mercy. In the mid-19th century, Nightingale became perhaps the most…