Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale was a pioneering British nurse and reformer known for transforming healthcare during the 19th century. She emphasized the importance of hygiene, sanitation, and proper sanitation in hospitals, significantly reducing death rates. Her work during the Crimean War highlighted how cleaner environments and better management could save lives. Nightingale also established nursing as a professional career, founded the first nursing school, and used data and statistics to advocate for health improvements worldwide. Her efforts laid the foundation for modern nursing and healthcare practices, making hospitals safer and emphasizing patient care’s importance beyond just treatment.