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

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Specialties included Orthopedics and Gynecology. In Orthopedics we were introduced to frames, traction, pulleys, and crutch-walking, and got up to our elbows in plaster. The needs of the long-term patient and the role of rehabilatation were impressed on us. Some of the folks on AC can still bring back a chuckle. A firm philosophy of life was neces- sary in order to fulfill our nursing obligations in Gynecology. Conference Room clinics and unending caths will always belong to Vincent. And — “Who? — Me? — a chaperone?

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SURGERY The MGH stride” became a reality as we adjusted to the pace of White and Baker. Dressings, preps, and post-op care had be- c ome routine as we faced the mysteries of relief. That week in the Recovery Room showed us the importance of 15 minute Vital Signs and “turn, cough, and deep breathe”. Diabetic teaching (How’s your Italian?) was an integral part of the hard but interesting work we faced in Surgery.

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X Y Z We enjoyed XYZ more because it con- tained our favorite rotation — vacation! OPD presented a new animal — the ambulatory patient. Public Health opened up to us as we ob- served with the VNA and studied the problems of community health. We journeyed to the MEEI for our first affiliation. Our memories were tested with unending Coll numbers while our hands were kept busy with eye drops and preps. Working with laryngectomized patients gave us added confidence in caring for the critically ill.