Harrisburg Hospital Training School for Nursing - Reflector Yearbook (Harrisburg, PA)

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g I lan il! We, the class ol l94l, having reached the end of our training days in the Harrisburg Hospital, being of sound health and disposing mind and memory, do will and bequest the following: Item l: To Miss Yingst our deep appreciation for her advice and guidance in search for our success. Item 2: We thank Miss Lau for her good will and constant care over us during illness and health. Item 3: We are truly grateful to Mrs. MacEltatrick for the opportunity we have had in studying under her direction, and we realize how it has broadened our knowledge of Nursing and scope of life. Item 4: We thank Miss Hess for her daily assistance in the wards and her efforts to prepare us for the profession. Item 5: To Mrs. Sharp the kindest remembrance of our class which has never overlooked her motherly kindness and managing ability which has guided us for three years. Item 6: To the Supervisors, Staff, and Doctors, our sincere thanks and ap- preciation lor their co-operation and advise which has benefitted us greatly. Item 7: To our internes-- Dr. Leitner-More Cookies Dr. Schantz-More empty beds in the wards. Dr. Bitner-A perarnbulator and more experience in pinning diapers. Dr. Morris-Dr. Shepler's professional air. Dr. Gillespie-More time to Sign out. Dr. Wertime-A happy marriage, for ever and ever. Dr. Seibert-Twelve hours sleep each night. Dr. Tursky-More patients with Communicable Diseases. Dr. Stein-T. N. T. Dr. Evans-Bigger and better cigars. Dr. Miller-A bottomless box of candy. Dr. Greider-An exciting Army career. Item 8: To the class of l94Z, our predecessors: I. Albani-Successor to Miss Gracey as Operating Room Supervisor. R. Angeles-Miss Rosenbery's treauent telephone calls. B. Blumenstine-Promptness as possessed by Miss Smith. G. Books-Miss Berger's diplomacy. C. Buck-Miss Kain's ability to get around and be popular. M. Campbell-A touch of Miss Menier's glamour. E. Carter-Some of Miss Lehman's ability to socialize. L. Copp-A family of twelve. I. Dffenbach-Some of Miss Westbrook's friendly attitude. G. Dressler-The stature of Miss K. Fisher. M. Fox-Miss R. Fisher's constant poise. G. Francis-One day of Miss Burris' Demureness. 70

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lam Hifimfy Three years ago: Were all the thoughts. of those forty-seven individuals, sitting at attention, directed to one point?-A goal of achievement and in- spiration-certainly not wholly on the speaker. Embarking upon a sea of mystery the waves seemed small, but gradually became larger as discouragement and loneliness filled our hearts. lt was not easy, losing old friendships, contacting new people, assuming unfamiliar responsibilities-some of us gave up, the braver plodded on! Whatwas our reward? A feeling of satisfaction and a deeper inspiration for better things. An understanding of human happiness and the skillfull and tactful hands of a nurse! Four months of tedious theory and nursing demonstration and we were ready for those little white caps that denote so much. We solemnly reviewed the Nightingale Pledge-we meant it, too- and always it will be our refuge in dark moments. With our caps, we also donned white bibs, and aprons-just another step to that All-White uniform. Then to the private floors and wards-we were capable of more responsibility, and we were quite proud of the fact. Classes continued and theory became more difficult, but we were adapted to our surroundings by this time, so studying be- came a pleasure. Two years ago: We were busy at all times, either in study or in extra-professional activities. One year ago: White shoes-steps coming down the hall, swift, eager, determined' -a white parade of Seniors. Yes. we were seniors then, that meant big responsibilities, difficult tasks and executive ability-but we were well trained and wereyproud of our new promotion. Special training was quite important. Maternity and the thrill of a first delivery! Operating Room and exciting joy of the feel of those shiny instruments. Dispensary and the anxiety of an accident case. Pediatrics with the pride of the trust so willingly offered by those tiny tots. So, our three years were filled to the brim with all the things we loved to do, and not one of us is sorry in the choice of our pro- fession. And never, no matter where or when, will we as individuals, as nurses, as separate personalities forget our training days at the Harrisburg Hospital. Nursing is in our hearts and we challenge any one to take it from us! Iosephine Black. 73