Upon completing her training probation period lasting approximately three months, the student nurse, or "probie" participated in a "capping"
ceremony, where she received her first cap. At the Hamilton and District Regional nSchool of Nursing, for example, probies were given a cap with a white band (1999.267.35).
The ceremony promoted school loyalty and pride and inspired students to persevere through the rigours of training ahead. Part of the ritual was a
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