In 1889, Hampton was appointed the superintendent of nurses and principal of the training school at the new Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
Hampton's strong leadership and educational background was immediately recognized by the chairman of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, William Osler, after he said the following during the interviewing process: "Miss Isabel Hampton entered the room looking like an animated Greek statue...we knew that all was settled...Her certificates were looked at...and all was settled in a few minutes."
She continued to suggest reforms, participate in teaching, and publish textbooks.
Right from the beginning, Hampton extended the nursing program's length from 2 to 3 years, while also establishing eight-hour workdays for nurses.
She also eliminated stipends, began a Nurses' Alumnae Association, and created a Nurses' Journal Club.
In 1889, Hampton was appointed the superintendent of nurses and principal of the training school at the new Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Hampton's strong leadership and educational background was immediately recognized by the chairman of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, William Osler, after he said the following during the interviewing process: "Miss Isabel Hampton entered the room looking like an animated Greek statue...we knew that all was settled...Her certificates were looked at...and all was settled in a few minutes." She continued to suggest reforms, participate in teaching, and publish textbooks. Right from the beginning, Hampton extended the nursing program's length from 2 to 3 years, while also establishing eight-hour workdays for nurses. She also eliminated stipends, began a Nurses' Alumnae Association, and created a Nurses' Journal Club.
Isabel Hampton Robb