Born in 1820, Florence Nightingale was not a likely candidate for a career in nursing. She was the daughter of a wealthy British banker, and her privileged childhood included a private education. She could have married an lived an easy life. But Florence believed God was calling her to be a nurse, and she decided to follow His call. Not long after she completed her training, the Crimean War broke out. Florence organized a band of nurses to hit the front lines and care for the soldiers. Her compassionate spirit and leadership abilities would prove a priceless blessing to those soldiers. Morale skyrocketed as the death rate dropped dramatically. The system of nursing that Florence developed would revolutionize medical care.
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