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Nell V. Beeby

1896 – 1957

Indian-born American nurse

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Lived 1896 – 1957 (aged 60). Nell V. Beeby was an American nurse and editor.

Nell Viola Beeby (August 1, 1896 – ) was an Indian-born American nurse. She was a nursing educator in China and went on to become editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Nursing.

Early life and education Nell V. Beeby was born on August 1, 1896, in Secunderabad, India, one of the four daughters and six children of William Henry Beeby and Clara Bridge Beeby, Baptist missionaries. The Beeby family returned to the United States and Beeby grew up in Urbana, Illinois, where she graduated from Urbana High School in 1916. In 1919, she graduated from the St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago and became an obstetrics nurse at St. Luke's. Chinese nurse Major-General Zhou Meiyu wrote on Beeby's death, "During the last fifteen years, she spent much of her valuable time and effort in helping her Chinese nurses, through many channels. She understood the turmoil periods we have gone through. We are deeply indebted to her generosity and guidance."

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Nell Viola Beeby, N. V. Beeby, Nell Beeby

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Who was Nell V. Beeby?

Indian-born American nurse

When was Nell V. Beeby born?

Nell V. Beeby was born on 1 August 1896 in Secunderabad.

When did Nell V. Beeby die?

Nell V. Beeby died on 17 May 1957 in Jackson Heights.

What was Nell V. Beeby's occupation?

Nell V. Beeby was a nurse and editor.

What nationality was Nell V. Beeby?

Nell V. Beeby was American.

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· Wikipedia: Nell V. Beeby

· Wikidata: Q84950245

· DBpedia: Nell V. Beeby

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