Mack School of Nursing - Yearbook (St Catherines, Ontario Canada)

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1973 was the year in which nursing education moved from a hospital setting to that of education. The Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology became responsible for the Mack School of Nursing on September 1, 1973. The transition was accomplished in a very short period of time and with very few problems. All of us had concerns and questions as we dealt with the numerous details of the transfer. The College had to learn a great deal about nursing education. What were its objectives, traditions, unique features? Nursing students and teaching staff wondered what the change would mean in terms of program, procedures, identity, i j Not all questions have been answered yet. But we have found that we have KKf much in common. The philosophy of providing a sound theoretical base. ■1 B g m coupled with extensive practical training, is shared by nursing and other College H H HH H programs. Because of this philosophy, the association of the Mack School of Kj H Nursing with the Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology should prove advantageous in maintaining the standards, traditions and identity of nursing education. 1974 is the Mack Centennial Year. It is an appropriate occasion to note the outstanding contribution of the Mack School of Nursing since its inception. Your preparation for a worthwhile career in nursing is the result of much work on the part of the faculty in developing, improving and perfecting your program of instruction. For you to have measured up to the high standards of the Mack School of Nursing should be a matter of justified pride. To all of you I extend my very best wishes for peace and success. A.S. Manera, President.

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Dear Graduate, before you lies the path of life, as yet unknown Whether neath dark or smiling skies, No matter, you walk not alone. For one awaits who knows the way. Whose feet all paths of earth have trod. Stay close to Him from day to day For they are safe who walk with God. We, the staff of Port Colborne General Hospital send our most sincere congratulations to the class of 1974. Yours very truly, This year, 1974, is an important year to all of us. It marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of a nursing education programme in association with the St. Catharines General. It is the year in which you graduate from the Mack School of Nursing. There is no question that, through its one hundred years, The Mack School (by whatever name, because it hasn ' t always been Mack) has expanded, changed, improved and kept pace with developments in nursing education. The school has brought to graduation hundreds of young people with the skills to participate in various ways in the provision of health care to our people and educate others to do so. You have now reached the stage where you can make your contribution. It is pleasant to look back, reminisce and review what has happened in the past, perhaps in retrospect making it seem better than it really was but unable, in any material way. to alter it. How much more interesting and challenging it is to look forward to the future. By continued study, growth and application, you can make the future what you want it to be. On behalf of the staff of The St. Catharines General Hospital, I extend warm and sincere congratulations to the members of the Class of ' 74 on your attainment of graduation and also best wishes for your future. (Mrs. ) Florence Gallinger, Director of Nursing. E. C. Robinson, Executive Director

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I wish to extend a warm welcome to the students and staff of the Mack School of Nursing, which in September, 1973, officially became a part of Niagara College, and a Division of the School of Applied Arts and Health Sciences. It is with considerable pride that we begin this alliance at a time when the Mack School is preparing to celebrate its 100th Anniversary. Our aim is to see this union grow to benefit nursing education in this province. During its long span of operation, Mack has become one of most respected Schools of Nursing in Canada. What has made the School a great one, is the dedication of the people who have been a part of it, and particularly, the excellent quality of its graduates. I am certain that the graduates of the. centennial year will similarly distinguish themselves in the service of their fellowmen as have past graduates of this institution. As graduates of the Class of ' 74 embark on their careers in nursing, may I extend to them my wishes for success and satisfaction in this noble calling. I. J. Giancarlo, Dean School of Applied Arts and Health Sciences