Early history 1896-1933
Transfer to the University of Ottawa 1933
École des gardes-malades 1930s-1940s
Affiliations 1933-1950s
1950s-1960s
Official ceremonies 1950s-1960s
1970s on
The history on the school has been put together with the help of Anne LeClair at the University of Ottawa Archives. It is a work in progress, and we invite further contributions and comments from alumnae and staff. Please contact Jayne Elliott at jelliott@uottawa.ca or 613-562-5800 X 8424.
History of the University of Ottawa
School of Nursing
Early History 1896 - 1933
Grey Nuns of the Cross (now known as Sisters of Charity of Ottawa) established d'Youville School of Nursing at the Ottawa General Hospital in 1896. The nuns wished to prepare nurses to provide humane care for patients within a Catholic educational milieu. English was the language of instruction until 1921.
Old Ottawa General Hospital
Courtesy Marie Loyer
Ottawa General Hospital Graduation Class 1912
Library and Archives Canada, e002414890
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