Anne Young (nurse) facts for kids

Anne Young was an important Irish nurse. She lived from 1907 to 1976. She is best known for starting the first nursing school at St. James's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Anne Young's Early Life and Training

Anne Young grew up in Rathcabbin, County Tipperary, Ireland. Her parents were farmers. She had two sisters and two brothers. Anne went to Rathcabbin National School. She also attended St John's Convent School in Birr, County Offaly.

After school, Anne moved to England. There, she trained to be a nurse at Great Yarmouth General Hospital. She finished her general nursing training in 1930. In 1932, she also became qualified in midwifery, which is helping mothers during childbirth. In 1935, she earned a special diploma in nursing from the University of Leeds. She also got a certificate in housekeeping from University College Hospital in London.

Her Career in Nursing

Anne Young started her career as a nurse manager. She worked in Great Yarmouth and London from 1933 to 1935. Then, from 1936 to 1937, she taught nursing in Maidstone.

In 1937, Anne returned to Ireland. She became a nursing tutor at Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital. By 1939, she was promoted to assistant matron at the same hospital. She held this important role until 1945.

From 1945 to 1950, Anne was the matron of the Jervis Street Hospital. Here, she focused a lot on teaching. She even set up a "preliminary training school" for new nurses.

In 1950, Anne Young became the matron of St Kevin's Hospital. This hospital is now known as St. James's Hospital. During her many years at St. James's, she made a huge difference. In 1967, she started Ireland's very first general nursing school there. This was a big step for nursing education in the country.

Anne was also made the Director of Nurse Education for the Dublin Health Authority. In 1970, she opened a school for midwifery. She also created special courses to help married nurses who wanted to return to work. The Minister for Health, Erskine Hamilton Childers, praised her for this work.

Anne Young was a member and examiner for An Bord Altranais, which is the nursing board in Ireland. She was also the president of the Catholic Nurses Guild of Ireland. She was chosen to be the president of the Irish Matron's Association.

Later Life and Legacy

Anne Young retired from her long and successful career in July 1972. She passed away in June 1976. To honor her important work, St. James's Hospital named a ward after her. Her efforts greatly improved nursing education in Ireland.