#British nurses

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The Intruder

“Yes, he is tall, but fundamentally spineless.”

The attitude only a British ward Sister in the 1960s or 1970s would demonstrate. Ah, the good old days…

Source: Angela Fox on Pinterest and Pinterest

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In a Canadian first, the provincial government has implemented nurse-to-patient ratios for six health-care settings in acute care facilities in B.C.

Examples include most adult medical and surgical units, where the ratio will be one nurse to every four patients, and high-acuity units where it will be one nurse to two patients.

In addition, the province announced it is investing $237 million to help retain nurses and recruit more nurses. According to the province, 6,567 nurses were newly registered in B.C. in 2023.

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Put your 4 favorite characters from 4 pieces of media as options and let your Tumblr pals decide which one most suits your vibe then tag 4 people

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'Train to be a nurse ... a distinguished career'

British wartime career poster featuring a nurse carrying a tray of medicine, with her shadow showing the Lady with the Lamp, or Florence Nightingale (c. 1940). Artwork by Charles Clixby Watson.

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Mary Seacole (1805–1881) was a pioneering British-Jamaican nurse, healer, and businesswoman who is celebrated for her heroic work during the Crimean War and for challenging racial and gender barriers of her time. Born Mary Jane Grant in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1805, she was the daughter of a Scottish soldier and a Jamaican mother who was a traditional healer. Her mother’s expertise in herbal medicine inspired Seacole, and she developed her skills as a nurse and practitioner of traditional remedies.

Seacole travelled widely throughout her life, gaining medical knowledge and experience. She worked as a nurse in Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, and other parts of the Caribbean, treating patients suffering from tropical diseases such as cholera and yellow fever. Her reputation as a skilled healer grew, and her adventurous spirit took her to many parts of the world.

Mary Seacole is best known for her contributions during the Crimean War (1853–1856). When the war broke out, Seacole sought to offer her nursing services to the British government but faced rejection, likely due to the racial prejudices of the time. Undeterred, she traveled to the Crimea independently, funding her own journey. There, she established the "British Hotel" near the front lines, a facility that served as both a hospital and a respite for soldiers. Seacole provided medical care, comfort, and food to wounded and sick soldiers, earning their admiration and respect. Her bravery and compassion on the battlefield led soldiers to affectionately refer to her as "Mother Seacole."

After the war, Seacole faced financial difficulties, but her contributions were eventually recognized. In 1857, she published her autobiography, The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, which offered a vivid account of her life and work. The book was well-received and helped bring attention to her achievements. Despite her accomplishments, Seacole was largely overshadowed in her time by figures such as Florence Nightingale, though she remained beloved by those who knew her.

Mary Seacole died on May 14, 1881, in London. She was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, and her grave remained a place of respect and commemoration. Though her contributions were initially underappreciated, Seacole's legacy has been increasingly celebrated in modern times. She is now recognized as a trailblazer in nursing and a symbol of resilience and courage, especially for her defiance of racial and gender barriers. Statues, awards, and honours have been established in her name, ensuring her place as one of history’s most inspiring figures. 🇯🇲

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every time i see people in my age group on here and we like/post all the same things im like what if we held hands and became besties :))

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Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia with her eldest daughters Grand Duchess Tatiana and Olga Nikolaevna of Russia as red cross nurses, in the Tsarskoye Selo Palace Infirmary during the First World War, Saint Petersburg, Russia

British vintage postcard

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Barbara Windsor - Carry On Doctor (1967)

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A fake nurse who treated nearly 1,000 patients at medical facilities in Vancouver and Victoria wept Friday as she pleaded guilty to assaulting victims with the weapon of her would-be trade — an intravenous needle. Clutching a box of tissues as she appeared in front of a B.C. Supreme Court judge via video, Brigitte Cleroux uttered the word "guilty" 11 times in response to a series of criminal charges ranging from impersonation and assault to using forged documents. The pleas relate to investigations in three separate jurisdictions where the 52-year-old managed to obtain work by combining the name of a real nurse — Melanie Smith — with a resumé and references spun out of lies. [...] The guilty pleas are the latest chapter in a legal odyssey spanning decades and jurisdictions. Cleroux was previously jailed for five years for fraud and impersonation in Alberta and is currently serving a seven-year sentence for posing as a nurse at two Ontario health-care facilities. The charges in B.C. relate to money she took in benefits from her various jobs and injections that turned into assaults in the eyes of the law because patients had not consented to be jabbed by a woman with no medical qualifications whatsoever.

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Uni year 2 academic burnout starting is crazy bro you’ve got 2 maybe 3 more years can you keep your shit together please

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Got depressed over the election and bought a vintage cloak

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Mount Edith Cavell - Canada's tribute to an executed nurse in WWI

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