Medical College Hospital School of Nursing - Cap and Candle Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Nurses' Dormitories from Mrs. John C. Martin. The attractive furnishings have added so much to the happiness and comfort of the nurses. Soon things were settled and our routine began as before. Then came the suggestion of a party, and our first social gathering took the form of a Hallowe'en Entertainment. The Barn Inn was decorated in keeping with the season, and refreshments also reminded us of goblins. A At Christmas, Mrs. Edward Parker beautifully decorated our Nurses, Home with heavily laden Christmas trees. Qur radio given at this time by Mrs. John C. Martin, was a gift which we will remember. During the Holiday Season, the Junior Class royally entertained us at a Christmas party. Time still slipped by and many happy and busy moments were spent earning money for our Year Book. Qur store became prosperous because we had a good stock and were born sellers. Stockings, candy, hair nets, hair pins, shoe polish, shoe strings root beer, sandwiches and many other little articles were in stock. I A card party was planned and a very successful one it was. The strawberry jars were very well liked as prizes. Qur classes this year were not many but our duties replaced them. XYe completed our subjects in the Spring and were free from study worry. As time goes on and our days before Graduation are numbered we become saddened. All along we have worked for that day which will end our student training, and now we wonder what the world has in store for us. 24

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during classes in the day? Anyway, we did it and each of us took our turn. Three long glorious weeks of vacation was our reward for that first year of hard work. Our first year ended and now began our responsibilities, because we were Juniors. That medicine closet which we had so faithfully cleaned became more than a chest, for we were now allowed to pour . The subjects which we studied made us feel as if we were in a different world. XVe felt like children going from Primary Grades to that cherished Grammar School. That second year slipped along very swiftly. Many of us had new experiences and unexpected delights. The diet kitchen, for instance, greeted several. The clinic gave others work: And the Qperating Room furnished others with training. XVhat was this about a new hospital? Going to close the old one and open a new one? Yes, the date for closing was July 15th and the opening would be September 15th. Packing was an unexpected pleasure. Every department was piled high with the largest of boxes which were carefully filled with all the supplies. The clay we closed, a boat trip down the ports of Philadelphia on the John Il'a.niamake'r was planned for us. It was an ideal day for the trip and all the girls light-hearted went on board, to Hoat down the Delaware. As Seniors we entered the new hospital and realized the great responsibility which was upon our shoulders. All the girls in the younger group now depended on us for guidance. The large red brick five-story building with all the trees and lawn around, seemed a dream come true. The nurses occupied the fifth Hoor and what a lovely place we saw. In each room the color scheme was carried out to perfection, and the sitting room was so cozy with wicker furniture. The students gratefully remember many lovely gifts to the 23

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A NURSES PRAYER I dedicate myself to Thee, Oh Lord, my God! This work I undertake Alone in Thy great name, and for Thy sake, In ministering to suffering I would learn The sympathy that in Thy heart did burn For those who on Life's weary way Unto diseases divers are a prey. Take, then, mine eyes, and teach them to perceive The ablest way each sick one to relieve. Guide Thou mine hands, that e'en their touch may prove The gentleness and aptness born of love. Bless Thou my feet, and while they softly tread May faces smile on many a sufferer's bed. Touch Thou my lips, guide Thou my tongue, Give me a word in season for each one. Z5