Florence Nightingale was a young women who belonged to a middle class family. Her father had a very extensive education with included the classics, philosophy and modern languages, he taught his young daughters all that he knew. Florence however excelled in math and sciences. In the 19th century Florence’s parents took her and their other daughters on a tour of Europe which was intended to educate them. On this trip Florence kept a diary which she recorded notes on population statics of hospitals and institutions. Later on in her life she received further education in math, despite her mother’s disapproval.
In 1844 Florence decided that nursing was her calling. Her parents however expected her to settle down and get married, they also believed
In 1844 Florence decided that nursing was her calling. Her parents however expected her to settle down and get married, they also believed