The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) (FANY (PRVC)) is a British independent all-female registered charity formed in 1907 and active in both nursing and intelligence work during the World Wars. (wikipedia.org)
Unlike nursing organisations, the FANY saw themselves rescuing the wounded and giving first aid, similar to a modern combat medic. (wikipedia.org)
McDougall wrote an anonymous 1917 account of her experiences Nursing Adventures: A FANY in France, retitled A Nurse at War: Nursing Adventures in France for America. (wikipedia.org)
This was a role that Ellis had turned down as she preferred to lead the FANY. (wikipedia.org)
In 1907, she joined an all-female para military group called First Aid Nursing and Yeomanry (FANY) that further advanced her knowledge of military skills. (smallwarsjournal.com)
In January 1916, Olive Mudie-Cooke went to France where she served as an ambulance driver with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY) and later with the Red Cross. (iwm.org.uk)
Gender1
One could assert that she challenged the traditional gender roles of her society since childhood. (smallwarsjournal.com)
Cross1
In 1914, she attempted to join the Red Cross as a nurse in support of the First World War but was rejected due to lack of qualifications. (smallwarsjournal.com)
British2
The role for the British was to transport the dead and dying from clearing stations to hospitals and hospital ships. (wikipedia.org)
To mark 100 years since the death of Edith Cavell, The Princess Royal unveiled a bust the British nurse who smuggled more than 200 Allied troops out of Belgium. (royal.uk)
Service1
She produced a series of seven drawings of women working in roles previously performed by men, who had been called away for military service. (iwm.org.uk)
Society1
The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London procession will celebrate the essential role glass has in society. (lordmayorsshow.london)
Women1
They provide an interesting perspective on women's roles during the war, and on the relationships between men and women in a variety of wartime situations. (iwm.org.uk)
Recorded history1
It will pay homage to glassmaking and its role in advancing civilisation throughout recorded history, highlighting the enormous contribution. (lordmayorsshow.london)
World War1
During the First World War, Norah Neilson-Gray served as a volunteer nurse with the Scottish Women's Hospital based at Royaumont Abbey. (iwm.org.uk)
Organisations1
Unlike nursing organisations, the FANY saw themselves rescuing the wounded and giving first aid, similar to a modern combat medic. (wikipedia.org)
Unlike1
Unlike the nurses, who were based within hospitals with a clear medical role, the WAAC wore military-style khaki uniforms and worked alongside the men. (historyextra.com)
Hospitals2
It was formed as the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry in 1907 as a first aid link between the field hospitals and the front lines, and was given the 'yeomanry' name as its members were originally mounted on horseback. (wikipedia.org)
The role for the British was to transport the dead and dying from clearing stations to hospitals and hospital ships. (wikipedia.org)
Work4
The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) (FANY (PRVC)) is a British independent all-female registered charity formed in 1907 and active in both nursing and intelligence work during the World Wars. (wikipedia.org)
In 1915 the VAD introduced 'general members' who would undertake non-medical work, such as cooking, cleaning and administrative roles. (historyextra.com)
The supervisor nurse, for example, is the one who is trained to supervise the work and environment of professionals in a unit under his/her charge. (abbreviationfinder.org)
Both nursing technicians and nursing assistants work together with the nurse, but with different functions. (abbreviationfinder.org)