Mercy Hospital School of Nursing - Magnificat Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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QIJAOIOQ ic grperience Ropes, weights, gauze, pulleys-these are familiar equipment to the orthopedic nurse. During the weeks of her experience in this department, the student nurse becomes skilled in the care of musculo-skeletal dis- orders. A clear understanding of anatomy and physi- ology, the principles of physics and mechanical ability are her greatest assets. in this area. 3' A X 4,,f.a! Miss Cuff prepares the patient for one ofthe more complex forms of skeletal traction. ,ff X 'X

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. I X 1 , . t s N . Vital signs-an important phase of complete nursing care. It . , ,- It ,4 v YI. V - ' rf Teamwork is necessary in the care of the if critically ill patient. J I Experience in a medical unit presents many challenges to the student. Whether it be giving a daily bath, feeding the pa- tient or explaining a treatment, she must be constantly aware of her role as an ob- server of untoward signs and symptoms. She becomes the intermediary between the doctor, the patient, and his family. One of her most valuable contributions in this field may be that of a teacher of health. It is through this media a useful citizen may be returned to his com- munity. Modern trends and research in medi- cine have required changes in the varying phases of nursing. Statistics prove the life span of man has been increasedg provi- sions must be made for his welfare in later years. Geriatrics is the department which has facilities for meeting this problem. A rose by any other name . . . it-fine' i I 1 in

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The Stryker frame makes for ease in turning severely injured p'1tients.' umgica grperience All eyes front as Miss Petricca leads us in conference. In Surgical Nursing we strive to acquire the knowledge, the skills and the atti- tudes essential for the care of our pa- tients. No one appreciates more than the surgeon how essential is a nurse well trained in nursing technique. We realize these accomplishments can be obtained only by continued practice at the bed- side. Comprehensive nursing care of every surgical case is our aim. The responsibili- ties of the surgical nurse are many, how- ever she is amply rewarded by her real- izations that she can play her role often in bringing health and solace to broken minds and bodies.