25 Most Famous Nurses in History

Nursing is a profession that seems to draw people with compassion and a desire to help others. Throughout history, nurses have been on the front lines of military conflicts, and have provided their caring expertise in hospitals and clinics around the world. If you decide to go into nursing, you will be in good company. Here are 25 of the most famous nurses in history.

1. Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910): Perhaps the most famous nurse in history, Florence Nightingale is known for her efforts to reform the British military health system.