… work in a field hospital in Scutari, Turkey during the Crimean war. However, prior to this, Nightingale worked in a London hospital. Her work proved challenging as she … methods and data as guides to her practice. Florence wrote, “To understand God’s thoughts one must study statistics for these are the measure of his purpose.” … Having knowledge of the patient and the community are all important parts of how we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Lessons from Florence …