When thinking about war, people tend to think of all the dead and wounded. Most don't question how soldiers are treated. Nurses and hospitals play a huge role in war. Soldiers must be properly cared for. One woman had a huge influence on nursing. Florence Nightingale achieved her goal in life by becoming a nurse during the Crimean War. Florence Nightingale's family had a huge impact on her career. Born on May 12, 1820, Florence was born into a wealthy family who named her after her Italian birthplace (Iggulden 236). Frances Nightingale, Florence's mother, was a very social woman (biography.com). She taught Florence social graces, including how to properly take care of the household (“Florence Nightingale”). This was much needed because Florence was socially awkward. She wasn't comfortable being the center of attention, but she tried hard to please her mother, which was her main goal. Florence's father, William Shore Nightingale, was a landowner with many properties (biography.com). In Hampshire he taught Florence and her sister Parthenope. The subjects he taught were: Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, history and philosophy (Iggulden 236). As a result, Nightingale's family influences her profession. Through her experiences, Nightingale was able to begin preparing for her career. When Florence was 17, she refused to marry Richard Monckton. “Nightingale explained her reason for refusing him, saying that although he stimulated her intellectually and romantically, her moral…active…nature demands satisfaction, and she would not find it in this life” (biography .com). Furthermore, she refused him to concentrate on his studies (“Florence Nightingale”). In 1836, Florence visited the London Society. T...... middle of paper ...... help (Iggulden 238-240). Florence Nightingale spent her entire career fulfilling God's plan for her. In conclusion, Florence Nightingale had a huge impact on nursing. She was able to change the way we help the injured. Nightingale showed how important hospitals are in war. Thanks to her, soldiers are now properly cared for. She will always be remembered as the “Lady with the Lamp” because of the impact she had on the soldiers. She fulfilled God's plan for her by helping in the war. Works Cited Bloy, Marjie. “Florence Nightingale.” Victorian Web. January 3, 2012. The web. February 23, 2014. “Florence Nightingale.” Biography.com. A+E Television Network, LLC, 2013. Web. February 23, 2014. “Florence Nightingale.” The World Book Encyclopedia. Volume 14. 1990. Print. Iggulden, Conn and David Iggulden. The dangerous book of heroes. New York: HarperCollins Publishing, 2010. Print.