Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing
Nursing students were required to wear their full nursing uniform, complete with cape, when traveling between their student residence and the hospital.
Located across the street from Women’s College Hospital, this house was used as a student nurses’ residence from 1935-1953. The property would later be the site of Burton […]
Unlike today, newborns were cared for in a central nursery by nurses, not in their mothers’ rooms.
The Rules of the Women’s College Hospital Training School for the Guidance and Information of Pupil Nurses outlined in detail the morning routine for the student nurses.
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.
Located near Women’s College Hospital, this house was used as the student nurses’ residence from 1918 to 1935.
Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing received its first Mrs. Chase doll in 1950, a gift from its Alumnae Association.
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.
