lnland Hospital Training School 
FOR PRSEJS' 
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This day the Nurse 
has been sent to nurse in case o, 
Super in tender t. 
REGULATIONS. 
The charge for the services of a nurse is $2.50 per day; or, if em- 
ployed one week or more, $14.00 per week. Travelling expenses and 
washing to be paid by family employing the nurse. 
All applications must be made personally, or in writing, to the Super- 
intendent. 
When the nurse’s services are no longer required, this sheet of paper 
is to be returned, sealed up, with a candid statement, on the fly-leaf, of 
her conduct and efficiency, either from one of the family or the medical 
attendant, together with information of the amount to be paid, and 
whether it is to be enclosed or will be paid at-the office of the Superin- 
tendent. 
The nurse is to be allowed reasonable time for rest in every twenty-four 
hours : and when her services are needed for several consecutive nights, 
at least six hours a day out of the sick-room must be given her. 
When on duty the nurse is always to wear the dress prescribed for her 
by the regulations of the Training-School. 
Where it is possible, a few days’ notice of the nurse’s return to the 
Hospital should be sent to the Superintendent. (Physician’s Inquiry Blank.) 
Register... 
.page.... (Confidential. ) 
To be returned when Nurse is discharged. 
Engaged 
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Directory for Nurses in connection with 
Training School at Rhode Island Hospital: 
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Dr. 
Dear Sir: 
The Nurse... 
was secured 
to your patient 
through this 
directory. Will you le kind enough to answer as many of 
the following questions as your knowledge will permit. 
Respectfully, 
CHARLES E, WOODBURY, M. D., 
Supt. R. I. Hospital. Please answer, if possible, only with “Yes,” “No,” or “Mod.” (for moderately); 
but if a more extended report is for any reason desirable, it may be made on the 
last page of this sheet. 
1. How long employed?... 
2. Is the nurse efficient ? 
j. “ “ “ well and strong? 
4. “ “ “ faithf id to your orders ?. 
5. “ “ “ fitted for the care of severe and criti- 
cal cases ? 
6. “ “ “ equal to an emergency ? 
y. “ “ “ modest in assuming responsibility ?... 
8. Woidd the nurse have tact and patience with a child 
or nervous patient ? 
g. What are the mirse s faults, if any ? 
10. Woidd you employ again ? 
Signed,.. 
80de,.. The services of the Nurse 
being no longer required, she is this day set at liberty to 
return home, and the sum of $ 
being 
the remuneration for her attendance is 
Employer. 
Remarks as to Conduct, Efficiency, etc.