Florence Nightingale believed that every woman was a nurse because women cared for their families and it was believed as a natural empathy for people.
However since there are plenty of male nurses these days it seems that Florence Nightingale underestimated the capabilities of men in the nursing profession.
Florence Nightingale
yes
Nurses and soldiers from the Crimean war.
She took 38 nurses plus herself
No, she didn't. She worked with 38 nurses.
Florence Nightingale left England with her party of nurses on 21 October 1854 and arrived in the Crimea in early November 1854 and was initially based at Selimiye Barracks in Scutari.
The first organized nursing standards were established by Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War.
Florence Nightingale who took a group of nurses to Crimea in 1854. She was the second daughter of William E. Nightingale and Frances Nightingale
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) played an important part "nursing". She said that nurses should serve and clean with fresh air and light to improve people that need care.
There were numerous nurses, but the famous one was Florence Nightingale - "The Lady with the Lamp".
she trained herself by reading medical books and observing doctors and nurses
The 13 Canons of Florence Nightingale are:VentilationWarmingLightNoiseCleanliness of rooms/wallsHealth of housesBed and beddingPersonal cleanlinessVarietyChattering hopes and advicesTaking foodPetty management/Observation