Florence Nightingale and Pillowcase Tucks: Myth vs. Fact

There is no historical evidence that Florence Nightingale had any preference, practice, or directive regarding the alignment of pillowcase tucks in hospital wards.

This appears to be a modern myth or anecdote without basis in her writings, nursing manuals, or contemporary accounts. Nightingale's documented contributions focus on sanitation, ventilation, statistics, nursing education, and hospital design—not linen-folding protocols.