Florence Nightingale importance of her later work in professionalising nursing roles for women. In 1860, Nightingale laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first secular nursing school in the world, and is now part of King's College London. In recognition of her pioneering work in nursing, the Nightingale Pledge taken by new nurses, and the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction a nurse can achieve, were named in her honour, and the annual International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on her birthday. Her social
George Washington University School of Nursing George Washington University School of Nursing The George Washington University School of Nursing (abbreviated as GW Nursing or GWSON) is the professional nursing school of the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2010, GW Nursing is the newest of the 14 schools and colleges of George Washington University. "U.S. News & World Report University Rankings" ranks GW Nursing as the 26th best doctoral the 31st best masters programs in nursing in the United States. The GW School of Nursing was established as the university’s 10th academic institution in 2010, although the first nursing education at GW started in