Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing - Hahnoscope Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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RENA D. MOORE Acting Director of Nurses Shortly following our entrance into Hahnemann we were intro- duced to the new Director of Pedagogy, Miss Rena D. Moore. Through our )ears here she rose from that position to Associate Director, and upon the death of our Dean. Miss L le, became Acting Director. This position, assumed during the wartime situation, was more than adequately fulfilled by her sound judgment and stability. In following years we will remember that which she so profoundly taught us — tolerance, foresight, and responsibility. It is with deep sorrow thai this class says farewell to one who has so befriended us.

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Dedication As time flies on its eternal and widespread wings and the class of ' 45 slowly begins to unfold its own, we halt on the threshold of the future, ponder for a moment and gaze backwards. There it stands — our Hahnemann. It holds for us many memories, the most precious of which is that of Miss Maude E. Calhoun Lyle, our former dean. With the greatest re- spect we wish to dedicate our book, the Vigil, to her. Our garden of memories is sweeter and richer because of the true inspiration and high ideals which came to us through her. From her sympathy and understanding, as well as example, we were able to catch a glimpse of true nursing. She left to us as a heritage the memory of true leadership, honor, unselfish loyalty and undying spirit. And when the stream that overflowed the soul was passed away, a consciousness remained that it had deposited upon the silent shores of memory, images and precious thought that shall not die and cannot be destroyed. Wordsworth

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The Medical Director wishes to con- gratulate the Class of 1945 on their high standard of work during the past year and their ability to work under stress when the case demanded it. If it were not for the splendid work of the student nurse in the hospital, we could not under any cir- cumstances carry on our work in a normal manner. I hope those of you who are going into the armed services will bring back to the Medical Director very soon a lock of hair from Hitler and Hirohito. I wish all of you happiness and pros- perity R. W. Plummer, M.D. Medical Director ADminisTRATion Your comprehensive training, given to develop understanding, character and per- sonality, has equipped you with a good educational and cultural background for professional service. Upon entering the profession of nurs- ing, you will find many women who are capable, loyal, human and unselfish, for this service to mankind demands such. The ambition to excel in your nursing technique, along with a sympathetic under- standing of the needs of your patients, yvhen combined with the development of the heart as well as the brain, will insure your attainment of the highest in the fine art of nursing. our nursing education here at Hahne- mann has been a valuable preparation for life. Go forth with an earnest desire to serve, for this with a normal amount of intelligence, will repa) you with happiness and satisfaction. Frederic J. von Rapp Provost ami Executive I ice President