Florence Nightingale, OM (12 May 1820 â 13 August 1910), was an English nurse. She helped create the modern techniques of nursing. She became a leader of the team of nurses who helped wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. She was the first female to receive the Order of Merit, the highest honour awarded to a British person.
For other uses, see San Juan. San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population in July 2010 was 33,970 since then the population of San Juan increased since 2000 by +29.5%. It is part of the McAllenâEdinburgâMission and ReynosaâMcAllen metropolitan areas.
San Juan County is currently the fastest growing county in the state, per capita. As of 2010, the total population of San Juan County was 15,769 and most of the population live on the four larger islands served by the Washington State Ferry system, out of the 172 islands in total. The links shown below provide descriptions and aerial images of most all islands in the San Juan Archipelagos.