Sheppard, Rose. Rose Sheppard and Bridget Cheaks discuss nursing practices in Newfoundland

• Main Authors: Beaton, Marilyn, Walsh, Jeanette
• Other Authors: Cheaks, Bridget; Sheppard, Rose
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: Illness and health; Work; Employment; Nursing; Cheaks; Bridget; Sheppard; Rose; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_nature/id/946

Sheppard, Rose and Bridget Cheeks interviewed by Marilyn Beaton and Jeanette Walsh in Gander on September 23, 2007 on the topic of the experiences of nurses immigrating to Newfoundland and Labrador. Each informant talks about where she was born and where she got her training; Fever Program and midwifery program; how they came to work in Newfoundland; preparations made to come here; first impressions of Newfoundland; talks about the old James Paton Hospital; the reception they got from community; differences between working in Ireland compared to Newfoundland; keeping records; accommodations in Newfoundland; uniforms; going to Nova Scotia for work; talk about missing Ireland; giving medications. Place of birth for both Sheppard and Cheeks: Ireland