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Commemorating nursing: an exercise in historical imagination.

Pamela J Wood1

  • 1Nursing Graduate School of Midwifery, Victoria University of Wellington.

Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Inc
|June 13, 2006
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Summary

New Zealand nurses created four types of memorials to honor nursing history and shape professional identity. These enduring

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing History
  • Memorial Studies
  • Professional Identity Formation

Background:

  • New Zealand nurses established memorials from the early 1900s, following international traditions.
  • Memorials represent acts of 'historical imagination' within the nursing profession.

Observation:

  • Four distinct types of nursing memorials have been identified: 'scratchstones', touchstones, boundary stones, and milestones.
  • These memorials serve to mark identity, connect with past nurses, signify exemplary service, and guide future direction.

Findings:

  • Nursing memorials fulfill five key functions: perpetuating memory, honoring individuals, inspiring emulation, shaping professional identity, and demonstrating the profession's value.
  • The study explores inherent tensions surrounding the creation and interpretation of these memorials.

Implications:

  • Understanding nursing memorials offers insights into the profession's historical narrative and evolving identity.
  • The durability and future role of these commemorative acts are crucial for contemporary nursing practice and heritage.
  • Memorials act as powerful tools in defining and reinforcing the nursing profession's significance and worth.

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