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Advocating for Nurses - International Nurses Association

Have you ever heard grandparents telling the story of how they walked to school in sub freezing temperatures, and 3 feet of snow? Okay, they may be exaggerating, but if a nurse that practiced in a hospital more than 50 years ago begins to tell you her stories, listen closely. You will not only find their stories interesting, you will be thankful you live and work in these times.  1965 Nurses Jane was a nurse that got her license in 1964, and went to work in a very large hospital. Pay attention as she describes what it was like then, you'll be thankful you work in these times. Jane said on her first day there, a doctor yelled at her and mumbled stupid nurses under his breath. Jane immediately went to her supervisor, only to be told doctors are just like that, ignore them. Jane said that on one occasion a coworker wore pants, which were white uniform pants, it was very cold outside and the nurse had to walk to work. The nurse was terminated for not wearing the usual nursing dre