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                                                   Florence Nightingale
                                                  Born 1820 - Died 1910

1.  How did Florence Nightingale's plans differ from her family's plans for her?

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2.  What steps did she take to learn about a career in nursing?

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3.  Where was Kaiserwerth hospital?  Why didn't her family want anyone to know she was
     studying there?

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4.  What did she do after graduating from Kaiserwerth hospital?

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5.  What were her responsibilities during the Crimean War?

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6.  Why was she called "The Lady With the Lamp"?

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7.  How was she able to help people even after she became ill?

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8.  Florence Nightingale persisted in pursuing her dream in spite of opposition.
     Have you ever had to stand up to those who oppose you in order to do the right thing?

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9.  How old was Florence Nightingale when she died?

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