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Formal group of ten nurses and Matron, West Middlesex Hospit
Formal group of ten nurses and Matron Miss Eva Huggins, West Middlesex Hospital. Formal group, posed outdoors. Reverse reads West Middlesex Hospital ?1925. The first set of nurses to take the State examination. Matron ? centre Miss Eva Huggins Died 1977 aged 98. Date: circa 1925
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Examination Formal Health Healthcare Matron Middlesex Nurse Nurses Nursing Posed Reads Reverse Treatment Wellbeing 1925 Huggins Miss
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This formal group photograph captures a memorable moment in the history of nursing at West Middlesex Hospital in the 1920s. The image features a proud Matron, Miss Eva Huggins (1879-1977), surrounded by the first set of ten nurses who had successfully passed the State nursing examination. The scene is set outdoors, with the nurses elegantly dressed in their uniforms and holding their certificates. The reverse of the print reads "West Middlesex Hospital 1925," providing a clear indication of the time and place. The 1920s marked a significant period in the development of the nursing profession in Britain. The establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948 was still several years away, but the foundations were being laid through the training and dedication of nurses like those depicted in this photograph. The State nursing examination was an essential step towards becoming a registered nurse, and the achievement of these ten nurses is a testament to their hard work and commitment to the field of healthcare. Miss Huggins, the Matron at the helm, is a central figure in this photograph. Her presence and leadership were instrumental in guiding these nurses through their training and preparing them for their careers in caring for the sick and injured. Miss Huggins, who passed away in 1977 at the age of 98, dedicated her life to the wellbeing of her patients and the development of the nursing profession. This formal group photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of nursing in the early 20th century and the significant role it continues to play in the medical and healthcare industries today.
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