She did display many of the characteristics of both illness. It may be interesting to note that Marilyns mother spent most of her life in hospital due to paranoid schizophrenia and both of her grandparents suffered from some form of mental illness.
Each year on March 19th, certified nurses are honored with their own special day of recognition. The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board supports this important event and has joined the Certified Nurses Day Coalition.
In many parts of the world, nurses continue to wear a white uniform consisting of a dress and cap. The traditional white uniform for male nursing staff is now going out of fashion, excepting for student nurses. A tunic of either the dental surgeon style or a V-neck with a collar is very often used.