2023 Annual Friends of Nursing History Lecture
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2023-05-04
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Ohio State University. Medical Heritage Center
Abstract
Until recently, very little information was published about the vital contributions
of our nurse anesthetists who served during World War II (WWII). Neither the
Veteran's Administration nor historical societies kept any records. Most of these
brave women are no longer alive today to relay their stories. After researching
the story of one nurse anesthetist, 1st Lt. Adeline H. Simonson, Carolyn
Nicholson, CRNA, BSEd, discusses the impact the nurses made and shares the
experiences and dangers Simonson experienced while serving with a 400-bed
med evac hospital in the European Theater during WWII.
Carolyn Nicholson, CRNA, BSEd, graduated from the Cincinnati General
Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia in 1972. Following graduation, Nicholson
remained on staff at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Nurse Anesthesia
Program as a clinical and didactic instructor for 42 years. She later obtained
her BSEd from UC in 1986 and continued teaching at UC Medical Center until
her retirement in 2014. Throughout her career, she was an invited speaker for
local, state, national and international nurse anesthesia professional meetings.
Nicholson's involvement in alumni activities and interest in history has continued in her retirement.
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2023 Annual Friends of Nursing History Lecture, "The Experience of a WWII Nurse Anesthetist: Lessons Learned and Relevance Today", featuring Carolyn Nicholson, CRNA, BSEd, May 4, 2023, The Ohio State University Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio.