… of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. Nightingale is best known for her work in a field hospital in Scutari, Turkey during the Crimean war. However, … dealt with unsanitary conditions and a cholera outbreak. This was the beginning for Florence who made it her mission to improve hygiene practices and significantly … Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. Nightingale is best known for her work in a field hospital in Scutari, Turkey during the Crimean war. However, …