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DIPLOMA

Dimensions16.5 x 21 cm
Object numberHF.2019.20.1 A
DescriptionPaper nursing diploma awarded to Audrey Jean Profitt after completing her nursing study. The diploma is a small rectangular piece of paper in a black plastic case. The diploma has a white background with black script. There is a red seal in the lower left hand corner. The seal is that of the Prince Edward Island Hospital
Narrative
Nursing training on PEI started in 1891. Until the 1960's nurses training was was performed through three schools of Nursing. The first class of the combined school of nursing started studying in 1969.