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Back to EpisodesFlorence Nightingale: life of the week
Episode 2125
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
Description
From her groundbreaking work in nursing and public health reform to her battles against societal expectations and love of animals, Melissa Pritchard explores the life and legacy of English nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale.
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