About Nola Ishmael
Born 1943. Nola Ishmael is a nurse.
Nola Ishmael (born 1943) is a Barbadian nurse who became the first black or minority ethnic director of nursing in London.
She was appointed OBE in the 2000 birthday honours list.
A portrait of Ishmael, a 2006 photograph by Julia Fullerton-Batten, is held in the National Portrait Gallery.
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Who is Nola Ishmael?
Barbadian nurse
When was Nola Ishmael born?
Nola Ishmael was born in 1943.
What is Nola Ishmael's occupation?
Nola Ishmael is a nurse.
What nationality is Nola Ishmael?
Nola Ishmael's recorded nationality: Barbados.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nola Ishmael. https://biography.guide/nola-ishmael/
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