Florence Nightingale

Noun

Meaning

English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

nightingale Lady with the Lamp nurse Eleanor Roosevelt Elizabeth Cady Stanton Betty Friedan Alice Paul heart of gold angel of mercy Dorothea Dix Emile Durkheim bell hooks emily blackwell great nurse georg simmel

Related terms

Florence Nightingale effect

Examples

At the end of the activity, 200 balloons were released into the air in recognition of the 200 birth day of Florence Nightingale. Source: Internet

English nurse Florence Nightingale pioneered analysis of large amounts of statistical data, using graphs and tables, regarding the condition of thousands of patients in the Crimean War to evaluate the efficacy of hospital services. Source: Internet

For example, Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) wrote reports that were intended to effect administrative reform in matters concerning health in the army. Source: Internet

Home to the Verney family and was also home to Florence Nightingale for some time. Source: Internet

Marking International Nurses Day yesterday, Stewart Stevenson and Gillian Martin paid tribute to those working in healthcare on International Nurses Day, which also marks the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale. Source: Internet

Parliament celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder of modern nursing by projecting an image of Florence Nightingale on to the Palace of Westminster. Source: Internet

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