Florence Nightingale is seen by many people as the founder of the nursing profession. Known as The Lady with the Lamp, she helped save lives of thousands of sick and wounded soldiers. She was also a role model for women who wanted careers. Florence was born in 1820 into a wealthy British family. As she grew older she had a special calling to help others. At the age of 33 she organized a hospital for women in London.
Florence Nightingale is seen by many people as the founder of the nursing profession. Known as The Lady with the Lamp, she helped save lives of thousands of sick and wounded soldiers. She was also a role model for women who wanted careers. Florence was born in 1820 into a wealthy British family. As she grew older she had a special calling to help others. At the age of 33 she organized a hospital for women in London.