Albany Medical College - Skull Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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Dedication We dedicate this yearbook to Mary Cugliuzza, teacher, counsellor, and friend, with best wishes for a bright and happy tomorrow. We remember Miss Gugliuzza best as supervisor of Nursing Arts, a position she held from 1949 to 1952. She gave us much of our foundation in nursing, not only in its art and practice, but also in the spirit and love of our profession. Miss Gugliuzza graduated from Russell Sage College in 1946 and received her B.S. from the same school in 1948 after working for two years as a ward teacher. In 1952 she became an Assistant Director of Union Uni- versity School of Nursing and earned credits toward her lVlaster's Degree at Chicago University. We know that life holds many good things for her. As we go our separate ways, we will remember with pleas- ure our association with her-her slow smile, her soft voice, and her friendliness.

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i .. 1-1if:57', RL-444 . r- 7? ' 553' v ,VE 3 -1, ' dr, To the Graduates of 1954-: For many years, people have been critical of the nursing profession. This year, particularly, the impact of this criticism has hit us. Perhaps the time has come for us to examine our profession objectively considering it from two major aspects: what it gives to us and what we owe it in return. We find, first of all, that our profession is controlled by democratic organizations. Through active participation in these organizations, we have the power to control and regulate our professional status. We have acquired and can use effectively the technical skills necessary to care not only for ourselves but for others. These skills have been grounded in theoretical knowledge so that we understand the intricate mechanism of the human mind and body. Perhaps most important of all, we have had the opportunity to witness the miracle of birth and the peace that comes with deathg the comfort and the smiles of gratitude that come after we have given care. These are but a few of the things given to usg now what must we give in return? We owe our profession the support it needs for life. By positive and constructive thinking we can favorably influence young people who may want to join our ranks. We can also sway public opinion by not only voicing our beliefs but practicing according to our basic ideals and philosophies. We, as individuals, should always try to remember that our pattern for living influences not only ourselves but those about us, whether it be within the walls of an institution or in our homes and communities. As children, we found happiness came from self-satisfaction. The transition to adulthood makes us cognizant of the fact that true happiness comes from giving to and sharing with others. May your futures be filled with the satisfaction that comes from sharing. God bless each of you. Sibyl Harris