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Nicolas initially qualified as a mental health nurse in 1945 at the First Gloucester Mental Hospital, [[Wotton, Gloucester|Wooton, Gloucester]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Join Ancestry |url=https://www.ancestry.co.uk/offers/join?dbid=60423&gsfn&gsln&h=1376541&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ancestry.co.uk%2Fsearch%2Fcollections%2F60423%2Frecords%2F1376541 |access-date=2025-09-10 |website=www.ancestry.co.uk}}</ref> She subsequently qualified as a General Nurse in 1950 at the [[Jersey General Hospital]], [[Jersey|Jersey, Channel Islands.]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/60423/images/42509_334093_00122?usePUB=true&_phsrc=Mlu9&_phstart=successSource&pId=249876 |access-date=2025-09-10 |website=www.ancestry.co.uk}}</ref> She returned to psychiatric nursing becoming a ward sister and assistant matron at [[St James’ Hospital, Portsmouth|St. James’ Hospital, Portsmouth]] |
Nicolas initially qualified as a mental health nurse in 1945 at the First Gloucester Mental Hospital, [[Wotton, Gloucester|Wooton, Gloucester]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Join Ancestry |url=https://www.ancestry.co.uk/offers/join?dbid=60423&gsfn&gsln&h=1376541&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ancestry.co.uk%2Fsearch%2Fcollections%2F60423%2Frecords%2F1376541 |access-date=2025-09-10 |website=www.ancestry.co.uk}}</ref> She subsequently qualified as a General Nurse in 1950 at the [[Jersey General Hospital]], [[Jersey|Jersey, Channel Islands.]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/60423/images/42509_334093_00122?usePUB=true&_phsrc=Mlu9&_phstart=successSource&pId=249876 |access-date=2025-09-10 |website=www.ancestry.co.uk}}</ref> She returned to psychiatric nursing becoming a ward sister and assistant matron at [[St James’ Hospital, Portsmouth|St. James’ Hospital, Portsmouth]] . |
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In 1955 Nicolas qualified as a Registered Nurse Tutor after studying at [[Battersea College of Technology]]. She then became a Sister Tutor at [[Guy’s Hospital|Guy’s Hospita]]<nowiki/>l in London. She returned to St. James’ Hospital and 1956 – 1958 served there as Principal Tutor. |
In 1955 Nicolas qualified as a Registered Nurse Tutor after studying at [[Battersea College of Technology]]. She then became a Sister Tutor at [[Guy’s Hospital|Guy’s Hospita]]<nowiki/>l in London. She returned to St. James’ Hospital and 1956 – 1958 served there as Principal Tutor. |
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Betty Nicolas (1921 – 1991)
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Nicolas initially qualified as a mental health nurse in 1945 at the First Gloucester Mental Hospital, Wooton, Gloucester.[1] She subsequently qualified as a General Nurse in 1950 at the Jersey General Hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands.[2] She returned to psychiatric nursing becoming a ward sister and assistant matron at St. James’ Hospital, Portsmouth.[3]
In 1955 Nicolas qualified as a Registered Nurse Tutor after studying at Battersea College of Technology. She then became a Sister Tutor at Guy’s Hospital in London. She returned to St. James’ Hospital and 1956 – 1958 served there as Principal Tutor.
In 1958 Nicolas joined the staff of the General Nursing Council (GNC) for England and Wales as an inspector of nurse training schools.REF Between 1967 – 1970 Nicolas held the role of International Secretary at the Royal College of Nursing where she contributed to the RCN’s work with the European Economic Community.[4] She also undertook the role of the GNC’s representative for nursing within the EEC. REF. In 1970 Nicolas served as Education Officer with the GNC, where within her role she focused on mental health training. REF. As both Inspector for Nurse Training Schools and Education Officer of the GNC, Nicolas provided leadership and encouraged progress within the speciality of psychiatric nursing. REF Nicolas served on various committees at a national level, including the Committee of Enquiry into Mental Handicap Nursing and Care. REF
Further study
During her time at the RCN Nicolas earned a scholarship to study in the USA and Canada REF
In 1977, Nicolas gained a Bachelor of Arts degree at the Open University. REF
OBE
FRCN
Nicolas, B., with Collins, S.M., Bent,E.A., Pyne, R.H., The Euro-nurse: theory or reality.[4]
