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Registered Maternity Nurses who are not Registered Nurses. 1932. 1933. 1934. 1935. Number sitting . . 14 14 18 14 Number passed . . 11 12 13 13 It is hoped during the coming year to raise sufficient money to establish an obstetrical prize for practising midwives who intend to continue in the practise of their profession. A midwife carries grave responsibility, and it is considered advisable to establish a scheme which will encourage practising midwives to study, and thus extend their usefulness to the community.

Showing (per 100 occupied beds) Particulars of Nursing Staff Employed at Training Schools as at 31st, March, 1936.

The Nursing Staff. With the exception of the staff at Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs, there ha.ve not been many changes in the personnel of the nursing staff. At Queen Mary Hospital the Department sincerely regrets losing the services of Miss Meddins, Miss James, and Miss Owen, all of whom have been on the staff for many years. These resignations, together with some resignations from the junior staff, have necessitated many changes and, largely, a reorganization of the nursing staff.

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