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Explore the Story of Florence Nightingale with Jane McEldowney

Discover the captivating story of Florence Nightingale with Oregon's Jane McEldowney. Jane is a well-traveled registered nurse who brings the legacy of Miss Nightingale to life through living history performances. Florence Nightingale by Jane invites you to meet the founder of modern nursing as she entertains and educates your group in character. Her performances are popular programs for conventions, after-dinner entertainment, health education conferences, women's history studies, faith groups, student classes, and small assemblies.
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Jane's living history performances portraying Miss Nightingale aim to enlighten people about this heroine in history who left us lessons for today. Miss Nightingale worked to serve others and to see that the impactful work of a woman who dared to rebel like her would be continued. Enjoy hearing her story and visionary concepts that are still guiding nursing practices of today and in the future. You can then ask questions about this fascinating lady to Jane McEldowney, and she will answer you in character.

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Book a living history performance of Florence Nightingale for an educational and engaging presentation about this brilliant and determined Victorian lady.

Every Living History Performance

Listen to the background, struggles, and triumphs of Miss Nightingale, and realize how nursing today is the result of a determined lady answering the call of the noble profession of nursing.
Expected Takeaways for
Hear why Miss Nightingale fought for a career for herself and for other women.
Learn how her concepts, first used in Victorian days, remain current for students, healthcare providers, health maintenance organizations, mathematicians, architects, feminists, educators, and religious groups.

About Miss Nightingale and Jane's Portrayal of Her

"Will that old lady be coming back tonight?"
What People Have to Say
— A 6th Grade Student at Outdoor School
"She really did so much more than nursing."
— Researcher with CDC
"I forgot it was you, Jane. I was listening to Florence."
— School Nurse Friend of Jane for 20 Years

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To inquire about Florence Nightingale by Jane or to book a performance, please contact her today. Discover how hearing the story of Florence Nightingale from Oregon's Jane McEldowney can enlighten and inspire.
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