REGISTER OF NURSES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 October 1939, Page 7

REGISTER OF NURSES

CLASSIFICATION IN BRITAIN. LONDON, October 5. A classified register of nurses is being formed under the auspices of the British Red Cross and the Order of St John. Trained nurses from the ages of 25 to GO are eligible for service, and those under 45 may enrol for transfer to the Army or Air Force Nursing services—in effect for active service. A regulation dress for nurses has been approved. It is a pleasing garment with a one-piece dress in navy blue gingham, fadeless and shrunk. It is 60in round the hem and 12in off the ground. There is a detachable collar of white cambric and detachable cuffs of the same material. A shoulder cape of the blue gingham gives a smart appearance to the uniform. The apron differs from the former pattern as it has no cross pieces at the back; instead, the top clips into slots in the front of the dress. This makes it easy to put on. It is long enough to reach the end of the dress hem and is wide enough to cover it all round. Light grey stockings will be worn with black laced shoes which have leather cuban heels. A navy blue felt sailor hat with a ribbon band of red and black with a touch of white is for out of doors, when a double-breasted overcoat in navy serge with an allround belt will also be worn. The cap'to be worn in the wards is of organdie and is somewhat smaller than the previous cap.