Florence Nightingale established a nursing school at Saint Thomas Hospital in London. It was characterized by: (Select all that apply.)

a. Allowing all applicants who applied to be enrolled
b. Offering formal and practical educational experiences
c. Keeping records of students' progress
d. Focusing on sanitation and hygiene
e. Retaining a registry of all graduates


B, C, D, E
The nursing school established by Florence Nightingale rigorously screened its applicants. The curriculum, which included both formal education and practical experiences, was focused on hygiene and sanitation. The school kept records of the students' progress during their school years, and also kept a registry of the graduates.

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