Contributed by Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Description
On January 6, 1920, the Training School for Nurses at Queen's Hospital (later known as Mercy Hospital) opened its doors to meet the rising demand for qualified nurses in Maine. The program provided housing for students on the hospital grounds and encouraged their active involvement in student committees and groups.
About This Item
- Title: Mercy Hospital School of Nursing graduate banquet, Portland, 1948
- Creator: Mercy Hospital
- Creation Date: 1948
- Subject Date: 1948
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 12.7 cm
- Collection: Mercy Hospital Historic Archive
- Object Type: Image
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- Catholic Church. Diocese of Portland (Me.)
- Group portraits--Maine--Portland
- Health care personnel--Maine--Portland
- Health education
- Hospitals--Maine--Portland
- Medical education
- Mercy Hospital (Portland, Me.)
- Nurses--Maine--Portland
- Women--Employment
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Northern Light Mercy Hospital175 Fore River Parkway, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 879-3000
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