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Most Memorable Nursing Situation
Mrs. Robinson describes her most memorable nursing situation in an operational setting trying to revive a 30 year old man who had suffered cardiac arrest.
Nursing Sisters become Nursing Officers
Mrs. Robinson describes her feelings on changing the professional name of nurses in the Armed Forces from Nursing Sisters to Nursing Officers. She recalls how and why the name was changed.
Joining the Armed Forces
Mrs. Robinson describes how and why she made her decision to join the Armed Forces.
Saved By a Chemical Toilet
Mr. Power talks about the difficulties with landing the aircrafts.
Dying Far From Home
On Remembrance Day Ms. Sloan expresses her compassion for the men that didn’t come back home and for the soldiers who got home, but still suffered.
The Dutch Appreciation
Ms. Sloan describes a very moving celebration when the villagers came out to show their appreciation to the Canadian soldiers.
Comforting The Wounded
Ms. Sloan shares the compassion provided to the wounded and the strong sense of respect they felt from the injured young men.
Diphtheria Epidemic
Ms. Sloan describes her medical involvement during a diphtheria epidemic during the “push to the Rhine” and how fortunate they were to have sufficient supplies of penicillin, penathol and plasma to treat the casualties
V2 Bomb Attacks
Ms. Sloan describes the devastation in Antwerp when V2 bombs hit the city.
Medical Wards
Ms. Sloan describes in detail the structure and setup for each medical ward required in the army camp.
Hospital Logistics
Ms. Sloan describes the logistics and organization of setting up a 600 bed hospital and camp with the billions of tons of equipment required.
Scarlet Fever Outbreak
Ms. Sloan recalls how the nursing sisters dealt with a severe scarlet fever outbreak amongst the soldiers.
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