November 10, 1863: New York Tribune

Special Dispatch to The N.Y. Tribune.

Washington, Monday, Nov. 9, 1863.

Rules for the Employment of Women Nurses in General Hospitals.

Persons approved by Miss Dix, or her authorized agents, will receive certificates of approval, which must be countersigned by Medical Directors on their assignment to duty.

Assignment of women nurses to duty in General Hospitals will only be made upon application by the Surgeons in charge through Miss Dix or her agents for the number they require, not exceeding one to every thirty beds.

No females except Hospital Matrons will be employed in General Hospitals without the certificate above mentioned, unless specifically appointed by the Surgeon General.

Women nurses, while on duty in General Hospitals, are under the exclusive control of the senior medical officer, and may be discharged by him for cause. Such discharge, with the reason therefore, will be reported to Miss Dix.

Citation: New York Daily Tribune. 10 November 1863. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab.