Doc Theorizes Pharoah Had Feminine Attributes May 3, 2008
Previous conferences have examined the deaths of Edgar Allan Poe, Alexander the Great, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florence Nightingale and others. Share. (Fox News)
Off the Record: Deep praise for Florence Nightengales May 3, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT From the day I was born when I sensed an angel in my midst as Florence Nightingale stood over me in the maternity ward of a Louisville, Ky ... Who is going to work their Florence Nightingale magic on us in the future ... We are running out of Florence Nightingales. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Five hurt in city pub explosion Apr 23, 2008
The blast happened at the Florence Nightingale on Beckett Street, close to St James' Hospital, in the Burmantofts area of the city at 1338 BST. ... Remains of the Florence Nightingale pub. (BBC News)
Nurses' Notes - Activism runs deep in nursing Apr 23, 2008
- Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale was an early environmental activist. (Missoulian, MT)
ECC celebrating National Telecommunicators Week (8) Apr 19, 2008
Dispatchers are expected to have; the compassion of Mother Theresa, the wisdom of Solomon, the interviewing skills of Oprah Winfrey, the gentleness of Florence Nightingale, the patience of Job, the knowledge of Einstein, the answers of Ann Landers, the humor of David Letterman, the investigative skills of Sgt. Joe Friday, the faith of Billy Graham and the endurance of the Energizer Bunny. It is any wonder that many drop out during training. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
The Victoria Regina Tarot Apr 14, 2008
Famous Victorians such as Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and author Oscar Wilde are included, with additional information on the Crimean War work of Florence Nightingale and the struggles of the Irish to attain independence from England and to emerge from the horrific 1840s famine. Collage and Meanings. (Suite101.com)
Handbags & Their Personality Types Mar 6, 2008
The Florence Nightingale of personality types when it comes to the contents of their handbags. These women are caring and sensitive and carry a multitude of items which are useful to others. (Suite101.com)
Nurses denounced as dirty, lazy drunks Mar 1, 2008
Never heard of of Florence Nightingale. or Mary Seacole. (Times Online)
Themes for Nurses Day & Week 2008 Feb 29, 2008
May 12 is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale who is considered a founder of nursing ... has declared Delivering Quality, Serving Communities Nurses Leading Primary Health Care as the theme for 2008 International Nurses Day which is May 12 in honor of the birth date of Florence Nightingale ... Florence Nightingale is one of the most revered icons of the nursing profession. (Suite101.com)
New Zealand innings: over-by-over Feb 16, 2008
"Now we know Bumble has a secret stash of Godspeed You Black Emperor! and Bogshed CDs at home this might elevate his status as a national icon. John Peel was only 43rd. I'd say Bumble might be in the low 70s by now, somewhere between Florence Nightingale and Lord Haig," muses Ian Forth. I'd say there is a direct correlation between the musical tastes of the commentator and the quality of analysis and entertainment they offer. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Madonna takes a turn behind the camera Feb 14, 2008
He shares an apartment with Holly, a ballerina who reluctantly takes on a job as a pole dancer, and Juliette, who longs to become a modern-day Florence Nightingale by helping children in Africa. The parallels with Madonna's own life are clear. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Monologues' assaults decency with its vulgarity Feb 13, 2008
Did Margaret Thatcher, Florence Nightingale or Mother Teresa ever worry about "speaking through a vagina". No. They used their hearts and minds to better themselves and society. (North County Times)
Career in caring inspires student intent on following role model's example (1) Feb 13, 2008
Kelly gave her young friend, now grown, a porcelain lantern symbolic of Florence Nightingale, the famous nurse who revolutionized the profession. Kelly received the lantern as a gift when she graduated from nursing school. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nurses' Notes - Fluttering heart may be more than love Feb 13, 2008
- Florence Nightingale. Your heart starts racing and you feel like it may jump out of your chest. (Missoulian, MT)
Revisit your past Feb 9, 2008
Florence Nightingale. Richard the Lionhearted. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BULLS' BIG MISTAKE: No. 1 reason Chicago is struggling Feb 6, 2008
In a recent British survey, one in four respondents said Winston Churchill never existed, assuming him to be a fictitious character along with Florence Nightingale and Sir Walter Raleigh. And yet many of those surveyed believe that Sherlock Holmes, Eleanor Rigby and the Three Musketeers were real historical figures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Report: 1 in 4 Britons Think Winston Churchill Never Existed Feb 5, 2008
Churchill is compared to Florence Nightingale and Sir Walter Raleigh, seen by many survey respondents as a mythical person, the London Daily Mail reported Monday. The survey, conducted with 3,000 respondents to test their general knowledge, reported other historical figures such as Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, Cleopatra and the Duke of Wellington were made up for books and films, the Mail reported. (Fox News)
Myth conceptions Feb 5, 2008
Which meant a lot of them weren't paying attention when they were being taught about the Crimean War, because 23 per cent thought nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale was a figment of some writer's imagination ... Florence Nightingale (23 per cent). (Globe and Mail)
Winston Churchill didn't really exist, say teens Feb 4, 2008
More than a quarter (27 per cent) thought Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse who coaxed injured soldiers back to health in the Crimean War, was a mythical figure. In contrast, a series of fictitious characters that have featured in British films and literature over the past few centuries were awarded real-life status. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Big Myth-Take: Brits Think Churchill Didn't Exist Britons are losing a grip on fact and fiction - with nearly one in four believing Winston Churchill and Florence Nightingale are myths and more than half thinking Sherlock Holmes actually existed. More... Feb 4, 2008
Britons are losing a grip on fact and fiction - with nearly one in four believing Winston Churchill and Florence Nightingale are myths and more than half thinking Sherlock Holmes actually existed ... Florence Nightingale (23%)4. (Sky News)
Nurses Notes - Training, practice differ for RNs, NPs and PAs Jan 30, 2008
- Florence Nightingale. At the end of each month, we have compiled questions that have been e-mailed to us at or sent to us in other ways. (Missoulian, MT)
Phillies not smart to play hardball with Howard Jan 29, 2008
There, Howard's agent can extol his clients' virtues he can hit, plus he has the brain of Albert Einstein and the heart of Florence Nightingale. The Phillies' barracudas can then offer extensive evidence showing why, in fact, the limp body of Albert Einstein or Florence Nightingale could do a better job than Howard in the cleanup spot. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nurse Notes - Good health habits can help prevent flu, colds Jan 23, 2008
Florence Nightingale. Tamara Powers is the infection control coordinator at St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center. (Missoulian, MT)
Rethink resolutions to include feeling good Jan 9, 2008
- Florence Nightingale. Happy New Year s. (Missoulian, MT)
George MacDonald Fraser, author of Flashman novels Jan 7, 2008
He rubs against eminences including Queen Victoria, Oscar Wilde, and Florence Nightingale. For his work, Flashman earns a string of preposterous awards, including a knighthood, the Victoria Cross, and the Medal of Honor. (Boston Globe)
George MacDonald Fraser, 82, author of 'Flashman' novels Jan 3, 2008
He rubs up against eminences like Queen Victoria, Oscar Wilde, Florence Nightingale and Abraham Lincoln. For his work, Flashman earns a string of preposterous awards, including a knighthood, the Victoria Cross and the Medal of Honor. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Nursing column will offer caring advice, answers Jan 2, 2008
"Never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself."- Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale was a revolutionary thinker, activist and nurse in the mid-19th century. (Missoulian, MT)
Part 2: Biopic dramas and costume dramas Jan 1, 2008
Episodes in other historic lives (Florence Nightingale, Pope John Paul II) are all tackled, for varyingly hard tugs on the heartstrings on BBC1. What might be seen to be the most concerted effort in new year shows, though, is in continuing what we might call BBC4's "Tears Of A Clown" strand, showing the private lives of much loved entertainers from the 1960s and 1970s. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
New nursing school carries outB-CU founder's mission Dec 6, 2007
In the mid-1800s, Florence Nightingale established nursing as a respectable job for women. Her training at a school in Germany influenced her to encourage better hygiene, improved sanitation and health care standards among the poor. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Love can change the world Dec 2, 2007
Imagine a world without people continuing the work of Mother Teresa and Florence Nightingale. Wong Kok Seng. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
A call for change, Oboshie, Ahomka, Kwaw Kese, and Ampofo Nov 13, 2007
The onus, in my estimation, also falls on these nurses to redeem themselves, treat people humanely, and change for the good of our country by borrowing some of the attributes of this great woman- Florence Nightingale. I have also not forgotten, that in a typical Ghanaian fashion, their families would forever curse me till thy kingdom come. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The arts of being a doctor Nov 5, 2007
"And there is also the innovations in medicine which came about because of war, things like the Red Cross, nurses like Florence Nightingale, and even the ambulance service.". Gordon says the feedback from students has been so positive that there has been an increasing demand for places. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Metro Healthcare Services Appoints Rose Khalifa as New Executive Director Oct 13, 2007
She holds the 2004 Henry Ford Community College Outstanding Alumni Award, the 2003 YWCA Women of Achievement Award for Volunteer Service, the 2002 Nursing Excellence Award for Midwest/Great Lakes and the 2002 Florence Nightingale Award for Nursing Education and Research from Oakland University. MHS is a non-profit Detroit corporation that aggregates and distributes healthcare funds from federal, state and local sources to organizations serving the vulnerable of Wayne County. (Primezone Releases)
Youth Mentor Suspected Of Sexually Abusing Girls Oct 6, 2007
Rodolfo Espinoza of Alhambra was arrested Monday at Florence Nightingale Middle School, 3311 N. Figueroa St., around 2:40 p.m. for allegedly molesting two students, a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl, police said. Espinoza had contact with the children while working with the Los Angeles Bridges Gang Intervention Program at the school. (CBS2.com, CA)
It can conjure up a mood for sex, and might just curb the need for drugs Oct 5, 2007
Florence Nightingale can at last live up to her name. Indeed, as scholars at Leiden university revealed last year, modern town birds have learned to acquire local accents the better to get on with their neighbours. (Guardian Unlimited)
Morningside nursing students to receive pins Oct 4, 2007
They will receive a pin commemorating the work of Florence Nightingale. The ceremony will include a welcome by Dr. William Deeds, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, along with an address from nursing department faculty members Jackie Barber, Lori Doeschot, Sharlene Georgesen, Pat Graham and Mary Kovarna. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tempers fray as all sides whine: are we there yet? Oct 3, 2007
And when Mr Rudd had a slap at Dr Hendy a few weeks ago, it was Mr Hockey who fluttered to the aid of the chamber's chief like a beefy Florence Nightingale, decrying the Labor leader's "personal attack". It's enough to make you want to clonk all of their heads together, and pray - God forbid - for an election. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Thanks to a prince's mishap Sep 24, 2007
Florence Nightingale was consulted on the design of the hospital and her system of nurse training, based strongly on hygiene and respect for senior doctors, was implemented. In its first year of operation, RPA - then known simply as Prince Alfred Hospital - employed two physicians and two surgeons, four junior doctors and an eye surgeon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Forever elegant on the street Lachlan built Sep 15, 2007
Only a few weeks ago he discovered a bust of Florence Nightingale tucked high into a corner of Sydney Hospital's sandstone exterior, Australia's oldest sickhouse. She is quietly commemorated for sending out Lucy Osburn to nurse with five others in 1868. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
I wasn't trying to outdo 'Sholay': Ram Gopal Varma Sep 14, 2007
" iqquu m, Kuwait Aug 7, 2007 My Mangalorean brothers and sisters. Mangalore is one of the good educated dists in Karnataka. But we are facing community war in Mangalore. I don't know how it is happening there. We are mangalorean we need to fight against unemployment and corroption in the society. Now days in mangalore many people from Kerala, why is that? Why these people do not think about that. Airport, Railwaystaion and hotel, restaurants are filled with Kerala people now days. Our people... (Mangalorean.com)
Nightingale's foe nursed a grudge Sep 4, 2007
But a strikingly different picture of Florence Nightingale has emerged from the unpublished letters of one of her bitterest enemies. "Miss Nightingale shows an ambitious struggling after power inimical to the true interests of the medical department," Sir John Hall, the chief British army medical officer in the Crimea, wrote to his superior in London. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Basra pull-out focus for papers Sep 3, 2007
Meanwhile, new light is shed on Florence Nightingale in the Guardian. Letters from the British army's chief medical officer during the Crimean War suggest the press wrongly credited the nurse with work done by his department. (BBC News -- UK)
Down the Nile Aug 28, 2007
Memoirist Rosemary Mahoney describes her 120-mile solo journey downthe Nile. from the August 28, 2007 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
This Day in History Aug 13, 2007
In 1910, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, died in London at age 90. Birthdays Television evangelist Rex Humbard is 88. (Montana Standard, MT)
Office hours Aug 13, 2007
Companies will make every effort to weed out the undesirables by describing their perfect candidate as a cross between Steve Jobs and Florence Nightingale, but in some tiny corner of their minds they know it's not going to happen. Unless they absolutely insist on a certain qualification it's all to play for. (Guardian Unlimited)
Group sees glimpses of divinity in math Jul 28, 2007
In the college classes she teaches on statistics and data analysis, Barbara Reynolds presents many of the basic concepts of math, but in the context of human trafficking, free-trade, and Florence Nightingale. This is not the New Math gone berserk. (Boston Globe)
What is a "Social Entrepreneur... Jul 19, 2007
One of the most historically well-known social entrepreneurs was Florence Nightingale, who created the first ever school for nursing students. Other successful entrepreneurs that focused on social causes include (founder of the Sierra Club), Mary Montessori (creator of the Montessori method of educating children), and (women's rights activist). (Suite101.com)
President Hu Jintao confers Nightingale medal on five nurses Jul 18, 2007
Hu Jintao (3rd L), Chinese president and honorary president of the Red Cross Society of China, poses with Chinese laureates of the 41st Florence Nightingale Award during an awarding ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2007 ... BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday conferred the Florence Nightingale medal on five Chinese nurses for their outstanding contributions to healthcare ... Florence Nightingale, a British nurse... (Xinhuanet, China)
Capio UK: First round bids for OpCo due 12 July but buyers wary of rental ratchet Jul 12, 2007
The disposal includes both Capio UKs ICT and diagnostic business but excludes the Florence Nightingale Hospitals, the buyout source said. Opica, a buyout vehicle backed by funds managed by Apax Partners and Nordic Capital, acquired Capio, the listed Swedish hospitals business, last year for approximately GBP 1. (FT.com -- Markets)
Nurse Bey's ER Dash Jul 10, 2007
Beyonce Knowles has come over all Florence Nightingale. She's taken it upon herself to visit the ailing folk in hospital. (Sky News)
Traveling ancient routes, by foot and by boat, and for the journey itself Jul 9, 2007
Florence Nightingale wrote about her travels to Egypt in 1859. She became something of a traveling companion and unexpected icon for Mahoney, who knew nothing of Nightingale's "bristling intelligence ... keenly observant mind ... wicked sense of humor." Icon forsooth; doppelganger is a snugger fit. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The value of an animal's visit Jul 9, 2007
By Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer July 9, 2007 "A small pet animal is often an excellent companion for the sick," wrote Florence Nightingale in 1859, but it was not until a century later that scientists began documenting that claim. Clinical psychologist Boris Levinson of New York's Yeshiva University wrote about pet-oriented child psychotherapy in the 1950s after finding that disturbed and withdrawn children opened up to him when his dog, Jingles, was in the room. (Los Angeles Times)
Flu shots call after 3 die Jul 9, 2007
"One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine" Sir William Osler, Aphorisms from his Bedside Teachings (1961) p. 105 "It is the first duty of the hospital to do the patient no harm" Florence Nightingale wrote in "Notes on Hospitals. London: Longman Green and Co., 1863, Introduction.". Posted by: Steve of Melbourne 2:36pm today. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Another tale of independence being lived out Jul 5, 2007
You re expected to be Florence Nightingale, everyone s mother and stay objective. Then, when you re dead tired from mopping blood, cleaning up vomit, installing catheters and doing technical procedures which, wrongly done, can kill as easily as help, a guy grabs your buns or accidentally touches your breast. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Which books capture their era? Jul 3, 2007
Declaring that 'discretion is not the better part of biography', he made a ruthless, witty and irreverent demolition of four Victorian icons (Thomas Arnold, Cardinal Manning, General Gordon and Florence Nightingale). Eminent Victorians reprinted six times in its first year of publication; it both reflected and contributed to the postwar mood of cynicism. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Turkish delight Jul 3, 2007
And in spending the afternoon at this 18th century-era Hamman, youll be following in the footsteps not only of countless Turks, but also Franz Liszt, Florence Nightingale and Kaiser Wilhelm, all of whom got the treatment when in Istanbul. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hop aboard the private skiff of the restaurant for a sunset sail across the Bosporous and across continents. (MSNBC -- Travel)
RCC awards nursing pins to 15 graduates Jun 26, 2007
During the pinning ceremony, graduates lit candles and recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge. Each student received a pin to represent his or her particular area of study. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
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Nancy Drew: Feminist or daddy's girl? Jun 17, 2007
She was Nancy Drew, the preternaturally talented and perpetually cheerful young detective who could swim like an Olympian and nurse like Florence Nightingale, who could pick locks, solve puzzles, stare down crooks, and change a tire on her zippy blue roadster with the same ease she shopped for an evening gown. She was always polite but ever firm, brave but sensible, gracious but independent. (Globe and Mail)
Web inventor gets Queen's honour Jun 14, 2007
Past recipients have included Florence Nightingale, Sir Winston Churchill, Bertrand Russell, Graham Greene, Sir Edward Elgar, Mother Teresa and Baroness Thatcher. SEE ALSO 02 Nov 06 | Technology 23 May 06 | Technology 01 Nov 06 | Technology 05 Aug 06 | Technology 28 Jan 05 | UK 09 Aug 05 | Technology 16 Jul 04 | Technology. (BBC News)
On Your Mind Jun 12, 2007
And why is the Herald always trying to have Giffords appear as the new political Florence Nightingale coming to our rescue. And why does the Herald make her local appearances seem like stellar events when local appearances have always been the norm for a congressman, especially during a congressional holiday break like the Memorial Day weekend. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Career in caring inspires student intent on following role model's example Jun 9, 2007
Kelly gave her young friend, now grown, a porcelain lantern symbolic of Florence Nightingale, the famous nurse who revolutionized the profession. Kelly received the lantern as a gift when she graduated from nursing school. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Red Cross bestows its highest honor on Beaver County woman Jun 6, 2007
A Beaver County woman has been named one of 40 recipients worldwide of the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest honor awarded by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catherine Head Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hannah DeLong gets new set of lungs May 31, 2007
"Flo--short for Florence Nightingale.". Hannah said while she was in the hospital she didn't always feel strong but the countless letters, many from complete strangers, buoyed her spirits. (Carmi Times, IL)
Battle in the pacific May 27, 2007
Steve s brother, Jim Petek, also served in the Navy during WWII, on the USS Florence Nightingale (LCVP), an amphibious transport. Jim served in the European and Pacific Theaters, being involved with the invasions of both Southern France and Okinawa. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
