The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “Orthopaedic training for S.R.N.’s. Picture shows student S.R.N.’s receiving practical instruction in anatomy in the lecture room – bone outlines are being drawn on the arm as shown by the skeleton on the left handled by the Sister Tutor, Miss Winifred Russell.”
The Nurses Registration Act of 1919 introduced State Registered Nurses (SRN), regulated by the General Nursing Council. The requirements included formal nursing training and examinations at a Council-approved school, and registration with the Council. In 1940 specialised orthopaedic training was introduced in Scotland for registered nurses and “well-educated girls” so that they could staff orthopaedic and fracture units – demand for these skills in the civilian casualty services were urgently required. Two intensive courses were offered to trained nurses; the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow offered the second of the courses. These lasted for three months and included lectures and practical work, and nurses who completed the course were required to agree to work in a Scottish orthopaedic hospital. Auxiliaries were also eligible for training at a range of hospitals, and were encouraged to take up nursing as a career. See also MED01/01/1678-1697 and MED01/01/1699. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Classroom, Education, Women's History, Health And Welfare
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