Jefferson Medical College School of Nursing - Nosokomos Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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VN The Nurse The world grows better, year by year, Because some nurse, in her little sphere, Puts on her apron and smiles and sings And keeps on doing the same old things- Taking the temperature, giving the pills To remedy mankind's numerous ills, Feeding the baby, answering bells, Being polite, with a heart that rebels. Longing for home and all the while Wearing the same professional smile, Blessing the new-born babe's first breath, Closing the eyes that are still in death, Taking the blame for the doctor's mistakes, 0 dear, what a lot of patience it takes- Going of duty at seven o'clock, Tired, discouraged and ready to drop. But called back on special at seven-fifteen, With woe in her heart which must not be seen, Morning and evening, n.oon and night, .lust doing it over and hoping it's right. When we lay down our caps and cross the bar, 0 Lord, will you give us just one little star To wear in our crowns, with the uniforms new, In that city above where the Head Nurse is YOU. Conan ISV Embroidery fDedicated to Dr. Warren B. Davis! God worked a tiny buttonhole Upon a baby face, But He forgot to tie the threads- They ravelled for a space. The surgeon caught the two ends up And in minute detail Made from the mended buttonhole A mouth for baby wails. EVELYN MUNK WF Cy-B8

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this floor. This type of case is very interesting as we can note the progress and improvement day by day. A particularly darkened ward is to the right of the corridor. This is the eye ward and adjoining this is the G. U. ward. ln the annex building of the fourth floor, we have the bronchoscopic ward, where many peanuts, pins and other foreign bodies have been removed. Probably we have all read about such a procedure but to actually see it is wonderful. Many treatments are given in this department which were unknown until the bronchoscope was invented. One lesson that we carry with us from this department is never to lay a safety pin down that hasn't been closed for if it is mislaid and aspirated by a child, it is much more dangerous opened than closed. The first cry of the new born, which is music to our ears is heard as we enter the Maternity ward on the third floor. The work of maternity is very fascinating to some and very distaste- ful to others, nevertheless we all learn to realize the happiness that one little infant may bring to a family. lt's women, women, women, once again as we progress through the corridor of the third floorg on the left we have the Gynecological ward. On the opposite side of the corridor is the operating room wherc all cases from the ward are operated upon. The next work on this floor is the Tonsil ward which consists of ten cribs. Each Tuesday, and Thursday, ten kiddies occupying these beds have their tonsils removed. To the extreme south are the Men's Nervous and Special wards. Most cases in the Men's Special are surgical while those of Men's Nervous are medical. A wave of heat brushes against us as we enter the sterilizing room. The heat of this room is very intense especially during the summer months. All materials used in operating rooms and the dress- ings for surgical cases are sterilized in this room. A dozen semi- private rooms are located on this floor. Quietness, orderliness and a peaceful atmosphere surround us on the second floor. The Medical wards, namely: Men's and Women's Medical, Center and Women's Nervous are here. We become acquainted with many drugs and the actions which they produce, which is valuable information for both general knowl- edge and for examinations. The important part that rest plays is very impressive here. The X-ray department, dental clinic and laboratory make up a portion of this floor. Fifty-six Offices, telephone exchange, the record room, and the linen room comprise the first floor. The Alcove, which is a store con- ducted by social service, is located on the floor between the old and new buildings. The Amphitheatre, which is on the ground floor, is noted for hard seats, especially when listening to an uninteresting lecture. Many lectures and demonstrations are given to the students in the amphitheatre as well as nurses. Traveling up the incline we have the morgue which needs no description. ,lust to the left is the drug St01'e. The laundry, engine room, and store room occupy the base- ment of the old building. Our store is not run on the cash and carry system but on the plan of carry only. Crossing through to the basement of the Curtis Clinic we see the car- penter and paint shops, also the chief engineer's offices. Physical therapy which deals with application of heat by various ways and means is located on the ground floor of the clinic. The Accident ward is located on the first floor of the Curtis Clinic Building. Many accident cases are rushed here for emergency treatment. X-ray and social service departments are situated on the second floor. The greatness of the social service is beginning to be realized even though it is a comparative new branch. The third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth floors are clinics and dispensaries for all kinds of cases, each floor having several special clinics. By having these dispen- saries many patients receive medical aid who otherwise would neither see a doctor nor go to a hospital. A laboratory, similar to the one on the sixteenth floor, is located on the eighth floor. This laboratory takes care of all specimens received and taken in the dispensaries. The tenth and eleventh floors are divided into class rooms, a library and dietetics laboratories. The twelfth floor is an auditorium where we have many interesting lectures, as well as some not so interesting. We hope after having made this tour that you can see why nursing is fascinating also why we feel very much discouraged at times. We feel sure you leave the hospital with a different viewpoint than when you entered it.

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NLESS we have been a patient or nurse on the sixth floor we fail to appreciate the care given our nurses in 629. Most of us have, however, come into contact either directly or indirectly with the work of Miss Lewis and Dr. Surver. We wish to take this opportunity to thank our two outstanding friends for their understand- ing, sincere sympathy, and most efficient care dur- ing our moments of illness. They typify our ideals and will always appear as shining lights leading us to noble goals in our profession. Class of September, 1933 fg