This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track celebrates the life of Florence Nightingale. Known as the lady with the lamp, Nightingale revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War by improving hygiene practices and reducing infection rates. Her publication "Notes on Nursing" laid the foundation for modern nursing education and emphasized the distinct knowledge required for nursing. Nightingale's contributions to sanitary living conditions and hospital design were pivotal in advancing public health. Her legacy continues to inspire the nursing profession, highlighting the importance of disease prevention, health promotion, and evidence-based practice.

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