The Crimean War of the 1850s is often overlooked, yet it reshaped Europe’s balance of power. Fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia, the war exposed ...

When you think of Florence Nightingale, you probably imagine a nurse with a lamp, comforting soldiers. Indeed, Florence is considered the mother of modern nursing. But she also made serious ...

The Mission of Mercy: Florence Nightingale receiving the Wounded at Scutari by Jerry Barrett, 1857 - public domain During Crimean War, hospitals of the day weren't so much centers of healing or ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tuesday marks the end of Nurse’s Appreciation Week. It also is the 200th birthday of the woman considered the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, whose legacy continues to ...

Florence Nightingale experienced her personal call to nursing at age 16 and ultimately became known as the "Lady with the Lamp." Photos.com/Getty Images For nearly ...

There are more than 5 million nurses in the United States. They work at hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, patients' homes, special-care facilities, prisons and military bases. If you go to ...

Florence Nightingale’s Legacy: Florence Nightingale’s name conjures a nearly mythic image: a lone woman gliding silently through dimly lit hospital corridors, carrying a lamp and radiating comfort to ...

Today marks International Nurses Day, a day celebrated in honor of the men and women working in hospitals and clinics around the world. The day also commemorates the birthday of Florence Nightingale, ...