Born on May 12, 1820, in London, Florence realized from a young age that she wanted to help people mainly, the poor and sick, even though her family did not approve of her choice, she continued to pursue her dream. In 1854, Florence organized a team of nurses and went to the Crimean war to help wounded soldiers. When she and her team arrived at the hospital, Florence was shocked due to the hospital's unsanitary and awful conditions; also the treatment of patients, she knew that changes were needed because health care was essential to her. Although Florence Nightingale had dedicated her to change the health care system and Catherine McAuley was the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, they both made a tremendous impact on the society. Florence
