Meet Florence Nightingale, also known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'. Florence Nightingale was not only a fascinating woman in history, she also had an outstanding career as a nurse and paved the way for women in medicine, as well as contributed to vast improvements in healthcare. From a very young age, she was on a mission to care for others and there are many lessons to be learned from her perseverance and courage. She laid the foundations for the first nursing school and demonstrated amazing courage during the Crimean War, taking care of countless injured soldiers. She used her time well and we can learn how to do likewise.Be inspired by her great story reflected in her BioView® from Amazing People Worldwide®. BioViews® are biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.