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Alma Foerster
School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Alma Foerster, R.N., B.S., Instructing-Supervisor
Diploma, Presbyterian School of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, 1910; B.S., Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1927.
Infant Welfare Work, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1911-13; American Red Cross, 1913-15; Outpatient (Obstetrical) Department, Presbyterian Hospital and Central Free Dispensary, Chicago, 1915-16; Institutional Nurse, American Red Cross, 1917-19; Supervisor, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1919-21; Supervising Nurse, United States Public Health Service Hospital, Mobile, Alabama, 1922-24; Instructing Supervisor, Out-Patient Department, University of Michigan Hospital, 1927-29.