Why was Florence Nightingale so special?

Answer 1

Florence Nightingale was a unique person: she grew up in the early-to- mid-1800s, a time when upper-class women did not have careers; in fact, she was a child of wealth and privilege and was not expected to work at all. Yet she did not want an easy life; instead, she studied about science and health, and committed herself to becoming a nurse. She became famous, and widely admired, for her work caring for wounded British troops during the Crimean War. At a time when women were expected to be only wives and mothers, she turned down marriage proposals so that she could devote her life to caring for the sick and injured. Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing, and her name became a synonym for a kindly and compassionate nurse. She also established a nursing school, and advocated for more respect for nursing as a profession.

Answer 2

Because she created the concept of cleanliness in the hospital setting.

Answer 3

She changed the face of nursing for ever - anyone could be a nurse - and she inspired others, teaching that cleanliness would decrease the Death Rate.

Answer 4

because she was a important nurse