Shining a Light: Launch of Exhibition on Nursing Support Work (online)

Shining a Light: Launch of Exhibition on Nursing Support Work (online)

Join us online for the talks from our launch of a new exhibition putting nursing support workers past and present in the spotlight.

By Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

Date and time

Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00 - 11:30 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Join us for the launch of a new exhibition on the history of nursing support work, from mental health care in the 1800s through the Voluntary Aid Detachments of the First World War to the diverse roles and experiences that make up the modern support workforce.

The evening will include refreshments, activities, and a chance to look around the exhibition. From 6-7pm we will also hear from a range of speakers about the past, present and future of nursing support work.

I MAGE: Courtesy of Barts Health Archive

This event is open to all and takes place in person. To attend the talks online, please book on the separate event here.

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please contact us on rcn.library@rcn.org.uk or 0345 337 3368.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

The Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum is home to Europe’s largest nursing specific collection of materials. We have two exhibition spaces, a cafe and shop, and a nursing history collection open to all researchers. We host regular events on the history of nursing and related topics, as well as issues relating to health care and nursing research today.