<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (July 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A nursing school is a type of educational institution, or part thereof, providing education and training to become a fully qualified nurse . The nature of nursing education and nursing qualifications varies considerably across the world . Since the mid 20th century nursing education in many countries has undergone many enhancements . </P> <P> Florence Nightingale was one of the pioneers in establishing the idea of nursing schools from her base at St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1860 when she opened the' Nightingale Training School for Nurses', now part of King's College London . </P> <P> Her intention was to train nurses to a qualified and specialized level, with the key aim of learning to develop observation skills and sensitivity to patient needs, then allow them to work in hospital posts across the United Kingdom and abroad . Her influence flourished and nursing is now a course taught at a number of British universities . </P>

Where was the first nursing school in history located