Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing - Faulkan Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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ARDELI. SI-IATTUCK 19 Washington Road I-Iamden, Connecticut july IO, 1934 The law of kizzdfzeii mlei ber fofzgzze. Perfection plus is the motto of this pert Connecticut Miss. Ardell is ready to lend her sympathy, advice or just a smile when we need it the most. One of the more talented gals, she can talk on anything from classical music to the method of motivation of the amoeba. With her in- fectious smile and winning personality, we know she'll be a success in whatever field she chooses. Will we ever forget the famous vocabu- lary she acquired during her first few weeks at The Faulkner? ..,,,.w- , ffsdsbli f'79-1 Zzulkner ffvspifal Wedge and Hreed Reverently do I pledge myself to the wholehearted service of those whose care is entrusted to this hospital. To that end I will strive in the fulfillment of my duties holding secret whatsoever I may learn touching upon the lives of the sick. I acknowledge the dignity of the cure of disease and the safe-guarding of health in which no act is menial or inglorious. I will walk in upright faithfulness and obedience to those under whose guidance I am to work, and I pray for patience, kindliness, and understand- ing in the holy ministry of broken bodies.

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ELIZABETH ROBUS White Pond Road Stow, Massachusetts September 18, 1934 511556.15 at ffm' if the rezmrd of foil. Good things come in small packages, describes our Pete. Talented in the fields of knitting, she's always ready to help turn heels and toes. Pete can usually be found flying to New York. She has served as our faithful alarm clock for the past three years. No one was late for duty when Pete was around. Will we ever forget the worn spot on the carpetn? HM. Ll!! X ' ,L 4' 'lx , lllltw il 'm.,sf?'2 M f - 35,1122-,a,Ef . as QL ,Liv ,, J repeieu MARY LEE SEATE 14 Boulevard Road Dedham, Massachusetts August 1, 1935 Cozmzge and hope mn conquer nfl. M.L. is our main defender of the Mason-Dixon line. An authority on furs and plants, her green thumb will surely make everything she touches blossom. Her cheery smile has lightened the hearts of many patients. We're sure any OR. would be well equipped with Mary Lee added to the staff. I Will' we ever forget her rendition of Einsteins theory?

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Glass by Mary Lee Seate September 8, 1953, the day our training started Dressed to kill I can see us still, and those boxes and cases we carted. The door of Chapin was open wide to greet us on that day We met our instructors, had our tea, and settled down to stay Our parents gone, our bags unpacked, friendships began to be made When all of a sudden, from out in the hall a shrill loud call Air Raid This was the start of initiation, three days we'll never forget Our air raid bags were full of things, you remember, I bet! When an upperclassman yelled air raid we emptied our bags on the floor Bowed three times with the bags o'er our heads, oh, our knees were so sore But seriousgclasswork the next week we started, with enthusiasm we were bursting Physiology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Labs, and of course History of Nursing Our uniforms we began to wear which to nursing made us quite adept But with glittering white, aprons, and spanking new shoes-something was missing-a cap. It had to be earned and fought for, our instructors and big sisters would say And when discouragements came, we'd hold back those tears and try to think of it that way. On the wards we went as brave and as bold as a mouse in a lion's den Those first beds we made will never be made quite that way again It wasn't all work and worry as from this account one might assume There was the spaghetti dinner, card parties, glee club, and the dance in Chapin Living room. Those Friday night trips to Hancock, the night we saw La Rosa The impromptu trips to the shower-with clothes on-oh, to live those days over A vacation at Christmas, then back to work, to study, to cram, and review What happened to those next few months, my gosh, how fast they flew The work before capping, will, you ever forget the exams and procedures to pass The retakes, the tears, the smiles and the cheers, we never thought we'd last But Friday, February 26, it rained like blazes that night Twenty white caps placed on twenty proud heads, you never saw such a sight We breathed a long sigh of silent relief as our candles were lit by Miss Winn Dear God, we prayed, youve granted us caps, now please help us to earn our pins The next four months were busy ones with classes and working till seven Then study, proctor, shine shoes, wash clothes, and lights out byleleven But it was over quite quickly for 'twas soon june. With our prom to look forward to The excitement that night as we tried to look just right in our gowns of pink, yellow and blue.