Modern nursing has a proud tradition that goes all the way back to the Crimean War, where Florence Nightingale trained other nurses to tend wounded soldiers, and became known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'.
J.A. Beattie, whose name is inscribed on this pin, may have tended soldiers herself, and perhaps even saved lives. Undoubtedly, she would have brought comfort to many people suffering from all sorts of ailments.
Perhaps you know J.A. Beattie's story?
Do you know whereabouts she nursed and for how long? Perhaps you even trained with her or worked alongside her at some point in her nursing career?
Nursing certainly isn't a job for the weak or faint hearted. A nursing pin is something that's rightfully worn with pride. That's why we believe it should be returned to its rightful owner.
