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: “Leicester nurses studying artificial respiration. Picture shows Miss E.I.Armitage, Assistant Sister Tutor at Leicester Royal Infirmary, giving a demonstration on artificial respiration to her nurses.”
A Preliminary Training School could consist of between 12 and 30 student nurses; the numbers training to become nurses increased after the outbreak of the Second World War. Under the supervision of a Sister Tutor, probationers would spend three months learning basic skills in hygiene, first aid, nursing and cookery. Typically probationers would then take an examination and, if successful, would proceed to spending time in the wards before entry into a school of nursing if deemed satisfactory. See also MED01/01/1941-1951. 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
Hospital, Education, Women's History, Health And Welfare
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