Florence Nightingale

overview

• Crimean War - October 1853- February 1856
• Nightingale's proposal to help was rejected
• Doctors & Citizens were insulted of her work
• Because of overflow, her and 38 women helped

Positive Effects

• Nursing became a profession
• Saved 40.5% of citizens lives
• Woman were finally recognized

Negative effects

• Being sexist was a big issue
• Her parents did not approve
• She was denied of her work
• Everyone had something to say

Works Cited

• McDonald, Lynn. "Florence Nightingale: The Crimean War." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
• Florence Nightingale." The National Archives. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014
• Simkin, John. "Florence Nightingale." Spartacus Educational. Peter McMilian, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
• Woodham-Smith, C. (1952), Florence Nightingale 1820 - 1910, London: The Reprint Society