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快猫视频 History

Our history

From 1916 to the present

Since 1916, we鈥檝e been supporting nursing staff and promoting the vital importance of their work.聽

We began as the College of Nursing, a professional organisation with just 34 members. Since then, we've evolved into the largest professional association and union for nursing staff in the world with over half a million members.

Important dates in 快猫视频 history

1916

We’re founded as the College of Nursing Ltd on 27 March 1916 with just 34 members. By the end of our first year, we’ve grown to 2,553 members.

1919

Following a pioneering campaign of ours, the Nurses' Act is passed, establishing a register for nurses for the first time. The public can now be confident that their newly registered nurses are trained to a professional standard.

1920

Our College of Nursing badge is introduced. The design, following in a tradition of nursing badges, features the initials 'C' and 'N' interlocked on a blue background. Symbols represent the four nations of the United Kingdom.

1925

Rules stipulate that membership should comprise 55% nurses, 35% women professionals and 10% 'suitable' women.

1926

Queen Mary, wife of King George V, becomes our official patron. She has a keen interest in nursing. Until her death in 1953, she continues to be a great supporter of our work and a regular visitor to our Cavendish Square HQ.

1928

We’re granted our Royal Charter in June 1928. Because of opposition to our application from other nursing organisations, we’re not allowed to use 'Royal' in our title until 1939.

1939

George VI grants us the title 'Royal'. We now have 30,000 members and play a vital role in ensuring the supply of nurses through the World War Two Emergency Committee.

1944

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) accepts the position of President of the Student Nurses' Association.

1946

We’re granted our coat of arms, recognising our role during the war. We’re the first women's organisation to be allowed to use a shield, which represents military service. The motto ‘tradimus lampada’ means 'we carry the torch'.