Sr. Bernard Sheridan

(1860-1924)

Pioneer nurse anesthetist. Born Jeanne Sheridan in Ireland, Sister Bernard entered Saint Vincent Hospital to study nursing in 1877 and developed expertise in anesthesiology. Her work was a landmark in nurse anesthesia education programs nationwide.

Marker is at the intersection of West 25th Street and Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling west on West 25th Street.