Florence Nightingale, Founder of Modern Nursing

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Work and Achievements:
Florence Nightingale is renowned for her pioneering work in nursing and hospital sanitation. During the Crimean War, she implemented sanitation practices that drastically reduced the rate of hospital infections and improved patient outcomes. Nightingale’s "Notes on Nursing" provided guidelines that transformed the practice of nursing and established it as a respected profession. She also founded the Nightingale School of Nursing at St Thomas' Hospital in London, which became a model for nursing education worldwide.

Life:
Nightingale was born in 1820 CE in Florence, Italy. She was educated privately and began her nursing career during the Crimean War, where she became known as "The Lady with the Lamp" for her dedication to caring for wounded soldiers. Nightingale’s work in healthcare reform and public health has had a profound and enduring impact on nursing practices and hospital care.

Death:
Nightingale died in 1910 CE at the age of 90 in London, England. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of improved healthcare practices and nursing education that continues to influence the field.