A sojourn with two nurses of the Virgin Islands

The experiences shared by Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Milligan represent a combined total of more than 80 years of work in nursing. As an introduction to nursing history in a small but vital part of the world, their observations suggest exciting ideas for further research. Such research might include an in-depth exploration of the history of the islands' system of nursing education, a study of the influence of the various island cultures on nursing education and practice, or a comparison between nursing practice in the islands and the mainland. It is hoped that this article might encourage others to explore further the rich history of nursing in the U.S. Virgin Islands.