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Quote of the Day by Florence Nightingale: 'Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding...'- The 'Lady with the Lamp's' powerful words about courage still inspire the world today

Florence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse and statistician, transformed healthcare. She gained fame as the 'Lady with the Lamp' during the Crimean War. Nightingale established the first scientifically based nursing school in London. Her work led to significant social reforms in healthcare. Her legacy continues to inspire nurses worldwide.

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‘Not a saint’: Florence Nightingale, heroic founder of modern nursing, is humanised in a new novel

Florence Nightingale is often described as the founder of modern nursing. She was immortalised in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1857 poem, Santa Filomena: “A noble type of good / Heroic Womanhood.” For over a century, she has been remembered as “the lady with the lamp”, moving through the wards of war…

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'You can feel the presence of Nightingale here': Florence Nightingale's Derbyshire home for sale for £3.75m

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Newcastle nurse clocks 40 years, pinpoints humour as key trait

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