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Where in the world is Florence Nightingale's medicine chest?
1College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Background:
In the 121st anniversary year of the birth of Florence Nightingale, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is both interesting and salient to be reminded of the foundational work of this famous woman who began modern nursing. Her work in nursing care and nursing, health and public policy has been a continuing strong foundation to practices in societies around the world.
Methods:
In this short communication about historical research, various aspects of Florence's life and work are described, as well as the locations, memorials and museum significant to our remembrance of her.
Results:
A particular focus of this paper is the description of a larger but little-known medicine chest located at the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, SK, Canada, and attributed as belonging to Florence.
Conclusion:
Best known to this point in time is a smaller medicine chest at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London.
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