One of the most powerful ladies of yesteryears, who are respected across countries, ages time, was Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). Though she is remembered for her service to humanity for introduction of modern nursing, her interest & contribution to statistics is not as well known. Florence Nightingale's career in nursing began in 1851 when she received four months' training in Germany. She undertook the training despite her family’s objections concerning the risks involved and social implications of the vocation.