[Verified Answer]: Florence Nightingale is often referred to the…

Florence Nightingale is often referred to the founder of modern nursing, the first nurse epidemiologist, an infection control specialist and a nurse educator – she based her nursing care on evidence and statistics. Nursing education and the nursing profession have evolved since Florence carried her oil lamp to care for the soldiers of the Crimean War. Evidence-based practice will continue to guide nursing and improve patient care as we move forward. Where do you see the nursing profession 15, 25, or 50 years from now?