Isabella FraserIsabella Fraser (15 November 1857 – 24 November 1932) was a New Zealand matron of Dunedin Hospital. Fraser was born in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland on 15 November 1857.[1] She trained in nursing at the Edinburgh Infirmary from 1887.[2] After training she worked at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow before leaving Scotland for Tasmania in 1890.[3][1] In 1891 she became night superintendent of nurses at Melbourne Hospital.[1] She became matron of Dunedin Hospital in 1893 holding that position until 1910.[4][5] She retired to Napier in 1910 where she died on 24 November 1932.[2] Fraser's involvement with training nurses began in Melbourne and continued in Dunedin at the University of Otago Medical School.[1] She established a three year training course in 1894 and was "highly regarded for her administrative and teaching skills".[1] On his retirement in 1927 Dr A.R. Falconer, the medical superintendent of Dunedin Hospital, paid tribute to Fraser's dedication, efficiency and promotion of high standards of nursing.[6] Fraser belonged to the Royal British Nurses Association from 1895.[3] Dunedin Hospital instituted the Fraser Medal in 1911 to be awarded to nursing students for competency in practical nursing.[7] The first medals were awarded in 1912.[8] References
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