Carrie E. Bullock facts for kids
Carrie E. Bullock (born around 1887, died December 31, 1962) was an important American nurse. She led the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) as its president. She also started their official newsletter.
Early Life and Education
Carrie E. Bullock was born in Laurens, South Carolina. Her grandparents, who had been enslaved, raised her. She went to the Presbyterian Missionary School in Aiken, South Carolina. In 1904, she finished her studies at Scotia Seminary in Concord, North Carolina.
After college, Bullock taught school for two years in South Carolina. Then, she decided to become a nurse. She started training at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. Later, she moved to Provident Hospital in Chicago. She finished her nursing training there in 1909.
Nursing Career
In 1909, Carrie Bullock joined the Chicago Visiting Nurses Association. This group helped people get medical care in their homes. She worked hard and was promoted. In 1919, she became a supervisor for Black nurses in the association. By 1926, she was supervising the Dearborn section.
Bullock was very dedicated to her work. In 1940, she received an award for 30 years of service. She got another award for 40 years of work, a gold watch! She retired from the Visiting Nurses Association on June 1, 1956.
Leadership in Nursing
Carrie Bullock was also a strong leader outside of her job. She volunteered a lot with the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN). This organization worked to support and advance Black nurses.
In 1923, she helped organize the NACGN's yearly meeting in Chicago. At that meeting, she was chosen as the vice-president of the NACGN. By the late 1920s, Bullock helped get a special grant. This grant, from the Rosenwald Fund, helped train one Black nurse each year.
Bullock served as the NACGN president from 1927 to 1930. She worked to improve communication among Black nurses. In 1928, she started the NACGN's official newsletter, called the National News Bulletin. She was also its editor. In 1938, the NACGN gave her the Mary Mahoney Award. This award honored her great achievements in nursing and helping people.
Later Years
Even after retiring from nursing, Carrie Bullock continued to help others. She volunteered at Provident Hospital. She also worked with children at the Grace Presbyterian Church. Carrie Bullock passed away on December 31, 1962, at Billings Hospital.
