Ep 154: Anne Penland’s Story - Nursing on the Frontlines of World War I and Early 20th Century Medicine

You won’t find Anne Penland’s name mentioned very often in the early history books about nursing, but this North Carolina nurse anesthetist served our country in some of the toughest environments. Our historical series continues with a spotlight on Penland and all of the incredible detail she provided on the war and early 20th-century anesthesia thanks to a well-written diary. We’re joined by our resident historians, Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA, and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, to learn more about this incredible person.

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What we discuss in this episode:

2:57 – Great feedback on the historical series

4:30 – Why is Penland so important?

5:45 – Early life

8:38 – Her time in Europe during WWI

13:35 – Working as a nurse anesthetist during the war

16:10 – Lessons learned from her diary

20:48 – Happy moments from the diary

22:48 – Serving with Agatha Hodgins

26:08 – Recognition for her service

29:42 – After the war

34:26 – Ceremony in 2017

41:54 – From the military to civilian healthcare

44:16 – So much happening in the world at the same time

47:51 – Building on the past

53:01 – Where to get additional information