Florence Nightingale

Peace is caring for others. May 12, 2020 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Portrayed by nationally known storyteller, Megan Wells, students will hear of the 19th-century nurse who insisted on hand washing and cleanliness. Her influence on patient care changed the world’s perspective on disease control and advanced the importance of the nursing profession. Ms. Nightingale is joined by current public health nurse, Julie Green Dahmer.  You will be entertained as they discuss the changes in nursing then and now and compare pandemics of the 19th and 21st centuries.

This story is filmed at Midway Village Museum, in Rockford, IL., in the building restored as the original Rockford Hospital circa 1900 whose décor was inspired by the teachings of Florence Nightingale.

Megan Wells is a nationally recognized story and theater artist and a favorite at the International Day of Peace at the Peace Plaza each September.

Julia Green Dahmer is a public health nurse in Madison, WI

Supplemental Materials can be adapted for different grade levels. Use what you like - certainly for up to 6th Grade.