Florence nightingale video for kids

Krish: Sammy, why do you think this ward is called Nightingale Ward?

Sammy: I don't know, Krish.

Florence nightingale video for kids

A Nightingale is a type of bird, so maybe it's named after that.

Miriam: I've got some water for you two.

Krish: Thanks, Miriam.

Miriam: How's your leg feeling today?

Krish: Okay, it's still a bit achy.

Miriam: Well, a broken ankle takes a long time to heal, but you'll be back playing football soon, don't you worry.

Krish: Miriam, I was wondering why the ward we are on is called Nightingale Ward?

Miriam: Now, that is a very good question.

Krish: Sammy thought it might be named after the bird.

Miriam: A good guess, but not right.

It's named after a very famous nurse from many years ago called Florence Nightingale.

Sammy: Can you tell us about her?

Miriam: Okay, I've got a few minutes. Florence Nightingale was born more than 200 years ago in Italy.

She was British, but her parents were visiting the city of F