Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing
Unlike today, newborns were cared for in a central nursery by nurses, not in their mothers’ rooms.
The nickname “Peaches” was given to her by classmates because of her peaches-and-cream complexion.
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.
Registered nurses trained and supervised students in all parts of the hospital, including the surgical wards and the operating 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.
Strong lifelong bonds were formed between classmates at the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing.
As a tradition, each year the Alumnae Association held a dinner in honour of the nursing school’s graduating class.
The Alumnae Association held annual bazaars to help support scholarships for the graduates of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing.
This home movie was filmed on May 28, 1953. It is silent and a bit grainy due to the age and quality of the footage. It shows highlights […]
The Class of 1969 was the second class to complete the new two-year nursing diploma program that was introduced at the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing in […]
