Capping ceremony at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Portland, ca. 1980

Contributed by Northern Light Mercy Hospital

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The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing operated from 1920 to 1987, and educated over 2,300 nurses. After six months of study, preclinical training culminated in the awarding of a distinctive training cap, presented at a formal ceremony.

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  • Title: Capping ceremony at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Portland, ca. 1980
  • Creator: Mercy Hospital
  • Creation Date: circa 1980
  • Subject Date: circa 1980
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
  • Collection: Mercy Hospital Historic Archive
  • Object Type: Image

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Northern Light Mercy Hospital
175 Fore River Parkway, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 879-3000
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