There, she took classes in practical nursing and went to work in nursing homes.

Meanwhile, do you know anything about glass blowing, practical nursing, dietetics, or elementary teaching?

New courses added to the college's list are biology, business administration, criminology, economics and practical nursing.

In 1927, the state opened a school for practical nursing at the institution.

In 1930, there were still just 11 schools of practical nursing, but between 1948 and 1954, 260 more opened.

By 1969, cosmetology, practical nursing, telecommunication, and mathematics programs were added.

The fraction of men who have moved into so-called pink-collar jobs like practical nursing or clerical work remains negligible.

"I haven't worked in a hospital since the 1960's," said Ms. Roof, who wants to take a refresher course in practical nursing.

Programs offered to adults include licensed practical nursing, a program for certified nurse assistants, and apprenticeship programs.

"There is not enough vaccine to mitigate the disease, but they could at least have the benefit of decent quarters and practical nursing."