What legacy did Florence Nightingale leave behind?
Florence Nightingale's legacy is enduring and multifaceted. She is remembered as a pioneer in public health, a reformer of hospital sanitation, and an advocate for the professionalization of nursing. Her principles of nursing care, hygiene, and patient-centered practice continue to influence nursing education and practice worldwide. The Nightingale Pledge, an oath taken by new nurses, and International Nurses Day, celebrated on her birthday, are testaments to her lasting impact on the nursing profession.
