Medical University of South Carolina - Tres Anni Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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CI ' ' The Medical College has a complete our- patient clinic program. These clinics play a major role in maintaining good c o m m unity health. Teaching is emphasized in all phases of clinic work with interviews, home visits, and classes. Through these services the patients and the community benefit. mergency Room All types of injuries are cared for and treated in the emergency room. Ones' skills are tested here and the ability to think and act quickly is important. The smallest symptom often is a key to the nature of the problem and the alertness of all per- sonnel may savemany lives. Carrying out doctor's orders quickly and competently is necessary for the teamwork which makes it possible to care for the ill and injured. A..

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Pediatrics Separating a child from his parents, always a difficult process, is more so when that child isill. Pediatric nursing consists of giving a great deal of one's self to reassure and comfort the child and his pa re nts . Here the nurse has a greater responsibility for her patients emotional as well as his physical well-being. The service given to children brings its own unique rewards and even a small amount of af- fection and kindness will be doubly returned.

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i nehaven Y ublic Health One way of helping others in the community is by home visiting, assisting with clinics and health education classes in the public health field. The skills needed in this area encompass nearly all aspects of nursing and a nurse must be not only a nurse but a friend, confidante, and teacher as well. To those who choose this work comes great satisfaction in seeing a healthy community about them. ,Wai Q Pinehaven is a hospital that is espe- cially designed for the care of patients with tuberculosis. lts well planned pro- gram of rest, careful observation, good nutrition and chemotherapy provide the best conditions for recovery. One of our major roles in tuberculosis nursing is to give emotional support as well as physical care to these patients who are often confined to the hospital for long periods of time. 4 5 1 l f P E