Iowa Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing - Sola Fide Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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The ld EL 11 1 I . with the establishment of the Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing in March, 1914, dormitory facilities for student nurses became neces- sary. At first, part of the hospital was utilized. Later two private homes were purchased for this purpose, A need for a permanent nurses residence was seen in 1921. The 3245, O00 building was erected and dedicated in April, 1922.

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I I ll Dear Mom and Dad, My days 'is a student nurse are drawing to a close, but I can't hclp thinking of all the wonder ful times we shared. Remember the first day you brought me to school and the tears shed on departure? Then came capping, which truly signified that I was on the chosen path of becoming a nurse. Don't forget my anxiety concern- ing grades qThank goodness for C's!l. Re- member my joy about working on the floors and starting departments? How could I have conquered the many discouraging experi- ences without your encouragement and con- fidence? Because you have always accepted me as I am, my days during the past three years were inspired to do my best. How I longed for a weekend at home with you, for love was never overlooked in your welcome. Your letters proved comforting on the most depressing days. I will always love being a nurse, but this love extends from the love you have shown and given me. You have made this love possible and I am proud to be your daughter, but even more proud to have you as my parents. Love, Your daughter

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The New , .- ,..-17' A 'vis ' .GW Need for additional dormitory space as well as modern academic facilities for the student nurses was recognized in 1959. This resulted in a decision by the Board of Directors to build an addition to the 1922 nurses' residence. Work on this new addition began in November 1960. The new building, which cost 31, 100, 000, contains dormitory space with 40 double rooms, faculty offices, and a conference room. There is a lecture room and a class room, each seating 72 students, a library seating 60, and an auditorium on the ground floor with a seat- ing capacity of 250 persons. Dedication ceremonies will be held in the summer of 1962.