A Song about Florence Nightengale
Florence gained the nickname ‘the Lady with the Lamp’ during her work at Scutari. ‘The Times’ reported that at night she would walk among the beds, checking the wounded men holding a light in her hand. The image of ‘the Lady with the Lamp’ captured the public’s imagination and Florence soon became a celebrity.
[CHORUS ] This place is so dirty and damp
Said the lady with the lamp
This is a hospital, not a camp
Said the lady with the lamp
Yes, she was Florence Nightengale
Flo was determined not to fail.
Nursing is an art, my friend
Nursing care must never – never – end
[CHORUS]
So sweep the floors, and make the bed
Bandage broken arms and legs
Nursing is an art, my friend
Nursing care must never – never – end
[CHORUS]
So wash the blankets – scrub the floors
Be there when a patient calls
Nursing is an art, my friend
Nursing care must never – never – end
Yes, she was Florence Nightengale
Flo was determined not to fail.
Nursing is an art, my friend
Nursing care must never – never – end
Nursing care must never – never – end
