Bernice Dixon oral history interview (part 2), May 7, 2015
Scope and Contents
Dixon discusses the various nursing positions she held throughout her career, including working as the director of the school of nursing at Grady Hospital. She also discusses the history of the Grady Hospital School of Nursing, including the school's integration in the 1960s, the evolution of the nursing profession, and other topics.
Dates
- Creation: May 7, 2015
Creator
- Dixon, Bernice K., 1922- (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Bernice Killcrease Dixon was born in Gwinnett County, Georgia on March 6, 1922. She grew up on a farm. Dixon attended Grady Hospital School of Nursing beginning in 1942. She worked in Grady Hospital as a student nurse and later became a teacher and administrator at the nursing school.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (2:00:45 duration), transcript)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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