1. The untrained nurse -- 2. Probationers and Lady-pupils -- 3. Paid nurses and pauper nurses -- 4 Nursing at the turn of the century -- 5. The Battle for registration -- 6. The profession comes to power -- 7. Parliament interviews -- 8. Registration and the shortage of nurses -- 9. Profession or trade? -- 10. The search for the suitable nurse -- 11. The second portal -- 12. The shortage continues -- 13. The Whitley council -- 14. Training for the general register -- 15. The third portal? -- 16. Conclusion