Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing
Two students practice administering medication in the classroom while their instructor, Jessie Young, director of nursing, observes.
A mother-daughter tea was held for the graduating class in Burton Hall. It was tradition to use the hospital’s silver tea service, saved only for special occasions.
Two student nurses from the Class of 1958 model their new uniforms. This class was the first to start their full three years of training in Burton Hall.
Interviewer: So the one question that we’ve been asking everybody is why did you pick Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing? Margaret, Class of 1958: Oh! Pat, Class […]
Charlotte, Class of 1969: […] one of the special treats for the graduating class was of course not only the, the tea party, but also we had lunch […]
Dr. Minerva Reid, chief of surgery, and her sister, Dr. Hannah Reid, chief of anaesthesia, hosted the graduating Class of 1926 at their summer home. Dr. M. Reid […]
After passing probation, nursing students were presented with white nursing caps and allowed to wear a white bib with their apron.
The Class of 1925 held their graduation ceremony in the backyard of Women’s College Hospital, a house on Rusholme Road.
Following tradition, a tea was held for the graduating class in Burton Hall using the hospital’s silver tea service.
On the day of convocation, graduates wore a white graduation uniform and a black band on their nurse’s cap to the ceremony.
The name of each nursing student was embroidered on the lining of the cape to avoid confusion in the nurses’ cloak room.
Dorothy Macham, a graduate of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing, went on to serve as the hospital’s superintendent for 30 years.
