For the 38 years that she has worked at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Betty Yuricek has always worn the same style of nurse’s cap and uniform that for many years was quite common among all nursing staff.
As times have change, the caps and uniforms have started to be seen less and less.
While Yuricek and one other nurse at TMH wear their outfits and are often complimented about them by patients and visitors, the hospital is currently showcasing the history of the different style nursing uniforms, with displays set up on various floors off the main elevators of the outfits from the 1920s to the present. Information about the time period for nurses is also included.
Yuricek, who is a licensed practical nurse, said she has always enjoyed wearing the LPN white uniform and light blue cap, and has several dozen at home.
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