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The Collected Works of Florence Nightingale

The Collected Works of Florence Nightingale is a scholarly collection that brings together the extensive correspondence, influential nursing theories, and thought-provoking social reform essays of the renowned nurse and social reformer. The volume offers a detailed look into Nightingale's life and work, providing insights into her contributions to the fields of healthcare and public health. more

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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician, is hailed as the founder of modern nursing. She was born on May 12, 1820, and died on August 13, 1910. Nightingale gained fame for her nursing work during the Crimean War, where she improved the conditions of military hospitals. more

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