Capital City School of Nursing - Caduceus Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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DR. DANIEL L. SECKINGER Acting Superintendent Wherever there is suffering, even in the remotest corners of the World, nurses are going to minister the sick, thinking little about their own safety or needs. From the war fronts come stories of vicarious sacrifice and heroism on the part of nurses that inspires the imagination and-Uplifts . the spirits of fallen humanity. Some nurses have made the supreme sacrifice. One of the brightest chapters coming out of this greatest of all wars will deal with the role nurses have played. It will tell of privation and suffering they have made beyond the call of duty. Before too much longer the noise and din of battle will cease and the nations will settle down to peace, but none, even the victors will be spared the scars of battle. Hospitals will be filled for years with soldiers who gave their all on the field of battle. Nurses will minister unto these in a fashion that non others can give. The last ray of hope for the maimed will not disappear as long as this is true. Nurses of the future will continue to go into remote places to carry the story of health and healing to the sick. They will bear a story of disease prevention and of healthier and happier . ways of living. They will, of course, for all time give of their efforts and their lives in hospitals, it is hoped strategically placed, throughout the Country, in order to bring health and healing to every group and all strata of society. Coming out of the war will be newer drugs and therapy to add to the sum total of benelits that will accrue to the postwar peace front to add to the allevia- tion of suffering and the prolongation of life. All of these things sh01ild inspire the nursing profession toward greater endeavor in this chosen field. On the other hahd, there are certain safeguards that must be maintainedethe nursing pro- fession must not falter in its efforts to maintain a high degree of integrity and eHiciency. To this end each of you will play an important role iii the nursing profession of the future. dehi ,. i Ami; .g

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10 TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF I945 My message to the class of 1945 is first to congratulate you on the courage and fortitude you have shown in eontinuing to reach your objective in these trying times. Graduation is only the first step toward your goal, the career of Nursing still remains one of the most rewarding of all careers for women, a career in which women find a peculiarly fitting outlet, for the instinct of Service which is characteristic of woman,s human nature. Today there is an increasing need for nurses to be of real vital service to humanity, my hope is that you will continually enlarge your sphere of interest in others and further your develop- ment of mind and heart. It is not a matter of sentiment to say that each individual owes a debt to the world; everyone owes it to society to contribute as best she may to the betterment of humanity. This terrible World War has had the effect of strengthening our ideals. The care and treatment given to our sick and wounded soldiers have been the best known to Medical Science. Those Standards must be maintained. Never in the history of man has the medical profession carried such a responsibility and are carrying it well, but the reward is great. Victory over the enemy yes, but also new knowledge out of this war that will benefit mankind for years to come. Throughout history, nurses have responded to the 'needs of our fighting men-e-the history of our country is a history of 'United Struggle. The graduate nurse then has her duties to perform in this mad war-torn world, which no one can or should be expected to do for her, whether that duty be on the home front caring for the civilians or in military duty is for her to decide. We are justly proud of our graduates who are serving their country in many parts of the world, in the Army, the Navy or the Air Corps and I am sure that they are keeping up the traditions of theirschool, to give the best that is in them to the job they have undertaken. I envy this new class of young graduates about to join their ranks, their youth and opportunity to do their part in this national crisis. With the youth of America lies our hope. I bid you God Speed and have no fear but that you will bring credit and laurels to your Alma Mater. ' ttLive up to the best that is in you, And if that best is not truly good, Then you are unworthy of the trust Mankind has placed in you. Catherine E. Moran

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THE CAPITAL CITY SCHOOL OF NURSING GALLINGER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON. D. C. COMMITTEE ON THE SCHOOL OF NURSING DR.P. S. ROSSITER, F.A.C.S., F.A.C.P .................................... Chief of Stazf DR. DEWITT T. TALMADGE .................................. Chief Resident Physician DR. CHARLES S. WHITE .................................................. Chairman DR. WALTER A. BLOEDORN ................................................. Dean DR. WALLACE YATER . DR.DANIEL L. SECKINGER ..................................... Acting Superintendent CATHERINE E. MORAN ..................................... Superintendent of N urses MRS. ANNE ARCHBOLD MRS.VICTORSKINNER.................................: ................. Alumnae MISS CATHERIN E READ. .' ....................................... U. S. Public Health