Nightingale School of Nursing

The Nightingale School of Nursing, founded by Florence Nightingale in 1860 in London, was one of the first formal nursing training programs. It aimed to improve healthcare by providing structured education for nurses, emphasizing hygiene, compassionate care, and scientific principles. The school established standards for nursing practice, professionalized the field, and influenced modern nursing education worldwide. Its focus on cleanliness, patient dignity, and evidence-based care helped transform hospitals into safer environments and laid the foundation for nursing as a respected healthcare profession.