Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing - Appendix Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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XX N. as sw, .- . s X Nik N2 X -f s N K sigsasia R tx XS Seniors practiced in the day-room before taking on any patients for a game, Mrs. Fritz, the senior psych instruct- or, was constantly coming up with new and various ideas for this class. Working at the State school and the health center were two unforgettable experiences. A dif- ferent angle of nursing was learned. In- stead of changing dressings or passing meds, students were talking and listen- ing to patients as treatment measures. Understanding the reason behind one's be- havior could be used in nursing or in anything at anytime. N ill Above: The kitchen with it's coffee provides a break . 1 C- ' from the busy morning. Right: As problems arise in ' caring for a patient, it's good to talk to an instructor. PSYCH I LOT OF LI TENING AN CHARTING Charting is a crucial part of psychiatric care,

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MED- URG BO RDS in T? :xi I y .xi x L - l P , 3, A, V, il I Above: Observing in ICU played an important part in the learning process. Below: In ER, Miss Fincher showed seniors around as preparation for working. , ' .7 ,fe , 0 - ' ' r . .I ' J f, RM. A 5? ER, ICU, regular floor work and disaster nursing were all a part of Ad- vanced Med-Surg. Instructors were Mrs. Ehrman, Miss Fincher, and Miss Huyck. Working with Dr. Vogel and all the per- sonnel of ER gave them an idea of what real emergency treatment entails. Of course, ICU was a new area too. They were able to work with modern machine- ry, see a critically ill patient make it, and increase nursing skills. Floor work gave the student an opportunity for review before ending school. They also had to plan for a disaster in Disaster Nursing. 28 GOOD RE IE FOR STATE I I r R 1 N l . 7 lj Above: In disaster nursing, students took a short trip to observe the actual scene, Below: Constant monitoring of fluids, equipment, medication, and the patient's vitals are a main part of ICU. ' 7 'f -i'7s'.f. '- 'fic' - f': ' ,.-- k--r. ,eq V A., '5-,V M. .,. H ,Ng-ia.. ff, , R+ Q 534 . Y .. ..- - .- 15 'u l '1' lr v ' ' 2' I 53' - h r X , I 2? I f f XX I , A X 'H L V.. . I, . 1' ' l N Yi ' ' La x f ' 'll' v I -n y f us- J I . t ' Jr I , ' W V. ,t ,. ff r . - 'V Jw I j q 1 '1 v ,

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...in administration and faculty