Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing Memories of the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing
A student nurse gets ready to enter the operating room at Women’s College Hospital. Students were assigned rotations in different departments in the hospital, most lasting 3 months.
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 […]
Interviewer: So following on that line of uniforms and appearance, I understand there were many rules regarding the student nurse uniform and your general appearance when you were […]
Interviewer: […] were there any tricks or tips that you remember on how to care for your uniform? Charlotte, Class of 1969: Well the hospital washed things. I […]
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.
As a tradition, each year the Alumnae Association held a dinner in honour of the nursing school’s graduating class.
Agnes Chan, the first Chinese Canadian student to graduate from the Women’s College Hospital School of Nursing, was awarded prizes for highest standing in theory and obstetrical nursing.
Miss Sarah Jane Glenn, the school’s first student, graduated in the backyard of Women’s College Hospital.
