Nightingale’s influence extended beyond the battlefield as she authored significant publications that addressed healthcare reform. In 1860, she established St. Thomas' Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in London, thereby formalizing nursing education. Her writings, particularly "Notes on Matters Affecting the Health, Efficiency and Hospital Administration of the British Army," not only highlighted the need for reform in military hospitals but also showcased her pioneering use of statistics to promote healthcare improvements. Despite battling chronic illness throughout her later years, Nightingale remained a stalwart advocate for health reform, becoming a revered figure worldwide and inspiring countless women to enter the nursing profession.
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