The Night Nurses' House
The Night Nurses' House – an early example of caring for those who provide care
As the Brejning institution grew larger, so did the need for staff. The night nurses in particular had a demanding role – they had to be present in the wards at night, often amid unrest and difficult conditions. In the beginning, they slept in the wards themselves, but it soon became clear that they needed a quiet place to retreat to.
In 1919, the Night Nurses' House – also known as the Night House – was therefore built as a separate residence for the night nurses. Here they could rest between shifts, in peace and without disturbance. It was an unusual and forward-thinking initiative – and it attracted attention not only in Denmark, but also abroad. The Night House was highlighted as a model in the professional journals of the time and inspired similar initiatives elsewhere.
Today, the building is no longer part of the institution's operations, but serves as a private residence. Even so, it stands as a quiet testimony to the fact that care also requires care – and that this was already being considered back then.