Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing - Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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T he goal of yesterday will be the starting point of tomorrow” Eyes — G lasses occasionally Ears, Nose, Throat, Lungs, Abd., Extremities — N egative Weight — 135. Tendency to gain while on vacation. Personality — A friendly sort of person, somewhat excited about the new situation but seems to be intelligent and cooperative. Summary — Well developed, well nourished white female who enters for study. History and physical examination essentially negative and non-contributory. Studies — Anatomy, Bacteriology, Materia Medica, Psychology, Medicine, Dermatology, Neurology, Eye and Ear, O.R. Technique, Pediatrics, Chemistry, Nursing Arts, Ethics, Nutrition, Surgery, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Public Health, Social Hygiene, Home Nursing, Professional Problems. Tests — Dick Test, Shick Test, Relief, Night duty, Student Assistant, O.P.D. Senior, O.P.D. Assistant, Public Health, E.W. Eront Desk, Graduation, State Boards. B.A.J. PROGRESS NOTES Tea — given in honor of the new patients by the Ladies Advisory Committee. Here the patient was introduced to her guardians. Prob Party — for the little sisters” given by the big sisters”. An amusing skit was staged for her benefit and she went back to her room in high spirits. Tea — given by the Guild of St. Barnabas to introduce patient to one of the religious organizations connected with the profession. Pops Concert — held in Symphony Hall. Patient took part with other patients who were convalescing. All participating looked very well in pastel colored evening dresses. June Ball — given by patient. All doctors and nurses were invited. The Rotunda was attractively decorated with palms and balloons in the form of grapes. Dancing ot patient has improved since admission. Unveiling of Chief ' s portrait — one of the biggest and happiest events in the con- valescence of the patient. Candlelight Service — Christmas spirit prevailing. All patients invited to take part. Many pleasing old carols were sung and the Service closed with the singing of O Holy Night”. Patient retired with her spirit filled with Christmas cheer. Christmas Formal — an excellent climax for patient ' s holiday festivities. She once again looked very lovely in evening dress. Senior Ball — As patient is nearing end of her stay here we thought it proper for her to have a farewell party in the form of a Ball at the Hotel Statler. It was a gala affair and outdid any other social affair during her stay. Graduation — held Eebruary 8, 1940. Here amid great joy at being discharged and tears because of leaving so many good friends the patient was formally discharged fipm the Hospital. Her stay here was a happy one. H.B.H. Page T birty-one

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Judge not your neighbor until you have been ’laced in bis position ” Form 64-20M-10-38 MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital Training School for Nurses Date 1937 Hour 2:00 P. M. Service Nursing Unit No. 1940 Room Thayer Class Room Ward O.P.D. Amphitheatre Name Pre-clinical Address Mostly New England Age 19 Sex F. Color White Nearest Rel. Mother Friend Classmates Family Dr. Any M.G.H. Resident Referred By Miss Fraser Chief of Service Miss Johnson Date of Discharge 1940 (we hope) Occupation Student Religion— Address Same as patient Address M.G.H. Address M.G.H. Address M.G.H. Under Charge of Miss Roberts Hour 12 noon Civil Status Single HISTORY A well developed, well nourished young female of 19 years enters the Training School for Nurses with, C.C. Desire to become a nurse. P.I. Since a small child patient has had tendency to take care of anything or anyone who was ill, real or imaginary — dolls or animals or reluctant subjects in the form of friends and relatives. At the present time the illness is so acute that she has enrolled in this hospital for extensive study. F.H. Mother and father, L and W 2 brothers, 1 sister, L and W . No. F.H. of Ca, diabetes or contact with T.B.C. M.H. Single (so far) S.H. Worked summers and attended school in winter. Father is the source of steady income — enough for sundaes at Minnie ' s and an occasional trip to the movies. She swims, dances, plays tennis, knits, reads, plays bridge and talks. Habits — Tea and coffee — yes. Cigarettes — occasionally. No drugs or patent medicines. Occu pation — Student P.H. Born in New England. Lived there almost always except for short time in New York and other Western and Southern States. Has had the chicken-pox, measles, mumps and whooping cough. Vaccinated 1937. Patient states she has always been strong, healthy and a vigorous worker. Previous Admissions — None Injuries — N one Operations — T A, L.M.D. 1928 H e ad — Negative Page Thirty BINDING LINE

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