A Letter of Interest

Kai Tiaki : the journal of the nurses of New Zealand, Volume XVI, Issue 4, 1 October 1927, Page 177

A Letter of Interest

The following letter was received by the Matron of one of our training schools from a young girl, who wished to enter for training. Even education has its limitations — at 17 ! The Matron, Hospital. Dear Madam, — As I am particularly interested m the welfare of young children and am endowed with an extremely sympathetic disposition, it is my desire and ambition to become a member of the nursing profession. I would be pleased to hear of any vacancies on your staff wherewith my services might be dispensed, failing that I would be extremely grateful if you would see that my name was referred to the waiting list.

I am a young girl nearing my eighteenth birthday, and until last year I was a pupil of the T District High School, where, after passing through the Primary Department, I attended for two years m the Secondary Department, the Principal of which will, on request, supply you with full particulars regarding my character and ability. I am enclosing a snap of myself taken a few days ago, which will, I trust, give you some idea of my general personal appearance. Any communications addressed to me. care of my parents, with whom I reside, will be appreciated. Trusting my application will meet with your favourable consideration, and hoping to hear from you at an early date, I remain. Madam, Yours obediently,