A WAR REGISTER OF NURSES.
(To THE EDITOR OF TRH " SPECTATOR."]
Sue—May we draw the attention of your readers to the work which the National Union of Trained Nurses is doing in con- nexion with the war by conducting a War Register for nurses desirous of serving in any capacity, and thus enabling employers to hear of suitable nurses for every kind of post? The export advice which the secretaries and the matrons who have assisted them have been able to give has been greatly- appreciated by both employers and employed. It is feared that this work, which involves a great deal of expense in postage, typewriting, clerical assistance, &a., will have to be given up unless sufficient financial assistance is forthcoming. The war has brought home to many the splendid and unselfish services which nurses are rendering to the nation. We venture to think there is no better way in which these services can be recog- nized than in helping to establish this, their own Union, on a firm basis, and thus enabling it to carry out some of its aims, which include the establishment of convalescent and rest homes for nurses.
If all those whose friends and relations have been helped and comforted by nurses would send even a small donation, some of their hopes would soon be realized. Contributions will be grate- fully received by Miss Violette. Thurstan, who since her return from the front has undertaken the post of Secretary of the Union, at 46 Marsham Street, Westminster.—We are. Sir, dm., ISABEL SOMERSET. MARY SCHARLIEB, M.D., M.S. LAURA E. RIDDING. JANE WALKER, M.D.
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