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Patients worshipped Florence Nightingale and said that the hospital had become a

holy place with her presence.

What significant changes did Florence Nightingale
bring to the hospital in Hanley Street, London?

Once Florence Nightingale fell ill but she did not rest. She was bedridden for months.

The doctors warned her that she would be an invalid for life if she did not have rest.
“Work is rest for me,” she said. When she was well again, she returned to England and

opened the Nightingale School for nurses to train other young women.

Florence Nightingale lived to the ripe old age of ninety. She brought a lot of respect
and honour to the nursing profession with her selfless service.

Nursing is now considered a noble profession. The lamp is now a
What legacy did Florence
universal symbol for nursing. When nurses enter the profession Nightingale leave behind
after their training, they take an oath named the “Nightingale in the nursing profession?

Oath” which binds them to render sincere service to patients.

Word Power

ventilated: allowing in fresh air instilled: an idea put into a person’s mind
(and light) ward: a room in a hospital

choked: blocked kindled: created or aroused a feeling

stench: a bad smell luxury: great comfort

swarmed: moved in large numbers sensitive: showing concern for others’

comforted: gave relief feelings

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