Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing - Reestar Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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STANDlNG4Left to right4M. Pechin, R. Chylelc, S. Martinjalc, B. Brown, D. Brayton, S. Fagen R. McMonigol, L. Strahm. Sittingi-j. Winsler, F. Schulte Cpresidentj, S. Schlung. All work and no play malces Miss Reese a poor nurse . Cn this premise the W.A.A. offers lun and physical Fitness lor every student. Even though our school is situated in one of Chicagos least favored spots, there are, nevertheless, ample facilities for an all-year-round athletic program. ln the winter, on certain evenings, the sounds ol shouting and stamping which eminate from the gym are sullicient evidence that a volleyball tournament, or baslcetball game is in progress, with all the attendant excitement and enthusiasm, Qur pool, which is quite the pride ol the residence, is made available lor any who enjoy a stimulating evening dip, not to mention beginners trying to perfect their strolces. The Spring and Summer months bring a general exodus to the tennis courts, where the Association sponsors tournaments. Plans are also made lor bil4e-riding, hiking, and Weiner roasts. Under the leadership ol Miss Schulte, president, and Miss Winsler, secretary, parties and monthly meetings are heldg which stimulate interest in the organization and provide for better acquaintance among the mem ers. The Association wishes to express its gratitude to Miss Balclce, recreational director, lor her encouraging participation in their sports and her helpful suggestions. A Q o Q

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-iii Seated at the piano Miss Lois Harper, Director. Always an outstanding feature of important Michael Reese functions is the Glee Club, which renders an appropriate musical touch to capping, graduation, and the Christmas festivities. At Christ- mas time, the members presented a tableau pageant entitled Christmas in Song the World Qvern. Miss Lois l-larper, the Glee Club director, wrote the background dialogue to the playlet. The years rehearsing and practice were rewarded by the high quality of performance of the Club at graduation exercises. But preparation for performance is only a part of the Glee Clubs activities. The Club serves as welcomed recreation for the members, who come faithfully to meetings every other Thursday after a long day's worlc and study. Miss l-larper has introduced a delightful repertoire of rounds and follc songs, which are fun to sing and easy to learn. Miss Balclce, recreational director, has patiently en- couraged the membership, which is constantly changing because of evening duty and vacations. Frequent parties have encouraged good fellowship in the organization. ln the future, the Glee Club is striving for a larger membership, especially among the upperclassmen. P' -sl s ', ',, 0 H4- C V 'I J BACK Row -Leiiio faghi WJ.ZGl'jOV,'l.VViT1SlGl',D.pOUfIl,M.GOTkOWSkI,G.fNAOl lSI'TlO,E. Hel- 4,.'.4,. fxod FROf:l'lQmROWf eS. Martinjalc, B. Grinis, B. Brown, M. Pechin, A. Abrahamson, A. Clementson, 5 .v J J J- M. Briggs. I6 E N -:wrap Ffyfg O tree, 'opts - X. R.,

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Ywqwmzam Nffwale So that's Municipal Contagious Disease Hospital, big rambling buildings past the Criminal Court and the prison with its well kept grounds and watery moat. We entered with so many popular mis- conceptions about contagious disease and left with a newer knowledge and no fear of nursing any kind of disease. lsolation gowns and caps, dressing rooms on each ward, lockers with the doors always openl Graham crackers and milk just at seven. Mrs. Newcomb and her inexhaustible anec- dotes of communicable disease nursing, Mrs. Dorsey and her little black book for all our misdeeds. Dr. l-loyne and Dr. Connor and the retinue of internes and residents making rounds each morning. The whooping cough babies and the oxygen room on 3-4. Diphtheria andthe intubation belll Trying to prevent complications on our Tscarletm cases. The luxury of having your own bathroom and shower Cshared with the girl next doory. Exchanging experiences with the girls from the other two big schools , St. l.ukes and Presbyterian. Cultures, strep plates, isolated for being a diphtheria carrierl All this we enjoyed and thank our school for giving us this experience. Then came l.S.S.l3.N. or the lllinois State School of Psychiatric Nursing. Walking several blocks to meals, being waited on by patient waitresses with their good and their bad days. Long lines of men and women going from the cottages to the dining hall to eat. The treatment wards with insulin, electro-therapy and metrazol. passing the gavage tube and having Dr. Weinberg say it was in , The infirmaries and Miss l.amberty teaching us to make nursing care for large groups of patients very effective. Qld and new hydro with their sheet packs and salt glows and with the need to be alert every second, the thrill of satisfaction when the patient leaves to assume later some useful work in the hospital industries. Admission day at the Diagnostic Center and the Cook County l-lospital Car. Typhoid and small pox vaccine forthe new arrivals. Lecture hall, classes, bulletin board with whole days posted, the library, long hours of reference reading. Notebooks, book reports, case studies, psychoses, OT and needlework projects. Reciting schizophrenia to Miss Wadel Feeling like freshmen again practicing hydrotherapy procedures on one another. Remember the mitten frictionl Learning something new and precious each day, appreciating, as never before, the value of integra- tion of the personality. Upsychon Court' '- many promises to ourselves and to one another of what we shall do to aid the mentally ill. FIRST DAY AT M.C.D.i-I. We scurried to bed just exactly at ten, Turned out the light and set Big Ben. At six o'clock sharp, we awakened, And into our uniforms hastened. Befuddled, we stood in a circle small, Some of us short and some of us tall, But, no matter how we look or seem, We were all surveyed with that look 9- gggsvi 5 so green Temps were all taken in a bit ofa rush, l-lands washed, bib put on '-then a hushf Breakfast doled out on tin plates and a pan, And the children propped up to eat if they can. Quite conscious of our inspiring technique, We quickly began the art to repeat. But, when we return to our own home school, We'Il be glad, in a way, thot two months is the rule. Pl W 1 IA' Ai ,- n - ' ,s fungi! - , if iii? . '- T .,: . ia -. h An A' 1 .