Florence Nightingale was the first female nurse born in 1820 in Florence, Italy. She came from a wealthy family but felt called to serve God and help the sick. In 1854, Nightingale led a group of 38 nurses to Crimea during the war to care for wounded soldiers. Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing and established it as a respected profession. She died at age 90 and is commemorated in many hospitals with her picture and in the Florence Nightingale Museum in London.

1. Florence Nightingale
By: Laura Romero

2. All about Florence
Nightingale
She was the first female nurse.
She was named after her city of birth, Florence,Italy
She has a sister named Parthenope.
Her sister was born in Naples, and Parthenope is the
Greek name for Naples.
Florence came from a wealthy family and was not
expected to work.
She was born May 12, 1820.

4. The "calling"
When Florence was 24 she had a calling from
God. She wrote in her journal that He called
her to His service. She decided her calling was
to help the sick and the hurt.

5. Crimean war
Florence and a group of 38 nurses went to the
Crimean war to cure the wounded soldiers in
1854.

7. Florence
Florence died at 90 years of age.
Her picture is hanging in many hospitals.
There is even a Florence Nightingale Museum.
It is located in London.

8. I found my information
from...
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10. Thanks for watching!!
By Laura R