She did display many of the characteristics of both illness. It may be interesting to note that Marilyns mother spent most of her life in hospital due to paranoid schizophrenia and both of her grandparents suffered from some form of mental illness.
Each year on March 19th, certified nurses are honored with their own special day of recognition. The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board supports this important event and has joined the Certified Nurses Day Coalition.
1 She was the first to propose nursing required specific education and training. 2  Her contribution during Crimean war is well-known. 3  She was a statistician, using bar and pie charts, highlighting key points.  International Nurses Day, May 12 is observed in respect to her contribution to Nursing.