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Became a member of the Denver Medical Society and began working in the Denver General Hospital. Read more about Became a member of the Denver Medical Society and began working in the Denver General Hospital.
Graduated as the first black woman registered nurse in the United states. Read more about Graduated as the first black woman registered nurse in the United states.
Began working at the New England Hospital for Women and Children Read more about Began working at the New England Hospital for Women and Children
Co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN). The organization, founded in 1908 by a group of 52 black nurses, aimed to secure the full integration of black women nurses into the nursing profession. Read more about Co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN).
Accepted into nursing school at the New England Hospital for Women and Children Read more about Accepted into nursing school at the New England Hospital for Women and Children
Became one of the original members of a predominantly white Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada (NAAUSC) This later became the American Nurses Association (ANA). Read more about Became one of the original members of a predominantly white Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada (NAAUSC)
Served as director of the Howard Orphan Asylum for black children The Howard Orphan Asylum served as a home for freed colored children and the colored elderly. This institution was run by African Americans. Read more about Served as director of the Howard Orphan Asylum for black children