Florence Nightingale began her nursing career in 1850 when she enrolled as a nursing student at the Institution of Protestant Deaconesses in Kaiserswerth, Germany. This step marked a significant departure from the expectations of her affluent family and the upper-class society of her time, which frowned upon women pursuing careers. While training, Nightingale honed her skills and established her commitment to nursing as a divine calling, challenging the traditional views on women's roles. Upon returning to England, she secured a position at a Harley Street hospital, where her exemplary performance led to a promotion to superintendent, further solidifying her reputation as a competent and compassionate nurse.
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