Christense Sorensen | |
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![]() Picture of Matron Christense Sorensen, taken circa 1915. | |
Born | 5 September 1885 |
Died | 2 January 1958 |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | Brisbane General Hospital |
Occupations | |
Parent | Conrad Emanuel Sorensen (father) Hannah Maria Antonetta (mother) |
Honours | MBE Médaille des Epidémies |
Christense Sorensen MBE RRC (1885–1958) was an Australian hospital matron and army nurse. She served during the First World War and later became a civilian matron. She held positions in the Australian Army Nursing Service, Brisbane General Hospital, and Rosemount Repatriation Hospital. Upon her retirement she had treated more than a million patients.