James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing - Epitome Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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3n ? clobEii iWemorp Dr. John E. Evans He was a friend whose heart was good; Who walked with men and understood; His was a voice that spoke to cheer, And fell like music on the ear. His was a smile men loved to see; His was a hand that asked no fee For friendliness or kindness done. And now that he has journeyed on, His is a fame that never ends; He leaves behind uncounted friends. 7

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THE HIGHTIHGALE PLEDGE 1 solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully, I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or know¬ ingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to elevate the standards of my profession, and I will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and. all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my profession. With loyalty will I en¬ deavor to aid the physician in his work, ayid devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care. Lystra Gretter, R.N. 1893. 6

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HISTORY or JAMES WALKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The first brick was laid for James Walker Hospital May 22, 1900. The building was donated and erected by James Walker, a native of Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, April 29, 1826. These words are inscribed on his tomb: “After a frugal and industrial life James Walker left to the af¬ flicted and suffering a lasting memorial of his beneficence in yonder hospital which bears his honored name.” He donated this hospital with the understanding that its management would never enter into politics, that no member of the board of managers could be appointed from either city or county government and that the city and county would guarantee to appropriate at all times sufficient funds to provide adequately for the care of the indigent sick. James Walker, the constructor of the hospital, died March 15, 1901, before the building was completed June 1, 1901. The first superintendent of the hospital was Dr. Thomas R. Little. The original building completely furnished for 50 patients still stands and is part of the hospital. Additions have been made to this building as the years have passed. Mr. W. H. Sprunt saw and realized the necessity of caring for the Negro in this city and county, and as a donation built a separate building for the care of these patients. This contained a ward with 52 beds and a dispensary on the first floor, and until 1921 the second floor was used for the nurses’ quarters. While it was not the intention of the hospital to receive patients with infectious diseases, such cases have to be cared for in certain in¬ stances, so Mr. Sam Bear, Jr., donated a separate building for these patients as a memorial to his brother in 1915. The third addition to the hospital was made by a generous benefaction of Mr. and Mrs. James Sprunt in 8