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

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Miss Petzold, director Dear Seniors: Tennyson has written that “knowledge comes— but wisdom lingers”. There are many tests to which our knowledge is put as we care for patients, take examinations, strive to cope with problems of every day living in a com- plex society. After some of the details of what we have learned elude us, or when new discoveries have made our knowledge obsolete, perhaps the most important test is; Have we gained wisdom? Wisdom, insight, under- standing are what will guide us when we are faced with decisions of a moral nature as well as a technical nature, and guide us as responsible members of the nursing and health team, as well as in our roles within our family and community life. Along with our very best wishes to you for a . life that is purposeful and rewarding professionally and personally, we wish you well as you go forth as Alumnae of the M.G.H. School of Nursing. May your wisdom grow apace with your knowledge and skills; may you continue to enjoy the marvelous sense of discovery that can come with learning. 6

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To the people on these few pages we can only say “thank you” and hope that when we take our places in the nursing profession, they will reap the satisfaction of a job w ' ell done. Change was and is their trademark, and for this they have our deepest re- spect. For their disappointments and frustrations we are truly sorry and for their im- n mense contributions we are extremely grateful, despite our all frequent complaints.