Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing - Semper Fidelis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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MISERICORDIA GENERAL HOSPITAL WINNIPEG, MANITOBA THE MEANING OF THE HOSPITAL EMBLEM IS THE POWER BEHIND ALL THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SISTERS OF MISERICORDE INTERPRETATION The Three Roses denote the love which goes with charity in the work of the Sisters of Misericorde. The part on the left side is of Azure colour meaning nobility . The letter M enriched in gold speaks of the maternal protection of Mary, it is also the initial letter of all the Hospitals conducted by the Sisters. The right side of the crest is silver colour with the broken reed signifying the poor destitutes finding back their innocence in the midst of chastity which the silver colour represents. Oak branches are the emblem of courage and strength of the Christian soul. The sentence, Derelictis Misericordia” means Mercy to the fallen soul and is the Sisters ' motto.

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DEAR GRADUATES: Today, in Canada, I believe we are at a turning point of history. With the launching of the Schools of Nursing Improvement Program, one cannot help but stop for a moment and ask WHY, - WHY, - WHY of our action which is in es¬ sence the answer to our philosophy of life, our philosophy of education. One must answer -- introspection -- the WHY for the goal to be attained, the WHY for the path to be followed. Being aware of this fact, I do not see anything more appropriate for your farewell souvenir than to give you the meaning of your ALMA MATER emblem as an urge to live the symbolism embodied in the Misericordia crest which is a constant re¬ minder to the Sisters and Associates to practice kindness and understanding in their dealings with ailing bodies and souls. If you sincerely attempt to make CHARITY a reality in your life, you will transmit to others the ideals of Nursing which your School has hoped to instill in each and every one of you -- the spirit of a true Misericordia Nurse. With the help of Our Divine Lord and with the protection of Our Blessed Lady, you will surely be led toward success and happiness which is my earnest desire for your future endeavours. CONGRATULATIONS! BEST WISHES! Your Director, Sister St. Odilon, s. m.

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Vtv. J. Dear Graduates: My best congratulations to each one of you in the graduating class of 1962 for your patience and persistence in reaching your gradu¬ ation! It is well known that only very special people can fit themselves adaquately for this vocation. Knowledge of the necessary skills is one matter, their proper application is another, for herein lies an art which demands a very deep understanding of human behaviour, especially at times when stress and illness prevail. By striving for perfection, you will live up to the fine reput ation already acknowledged for the Misericoria Nurse. God Bless you! Sincerely, John N. R. Scatliff, M.B. B.S. D. P. H. Medical Director. Dear Graduates: It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity of congratulating the 1962 graduating class, on behalf of the medical staff of the Misericordia General Hospital. This is the end of one chapter in your lives. As soon as the next page is turned, a new chapter begins. The old chapter had a sense of unity. There was a goal to reach, an ambition to achieve. The fact of graduation has proved that this chapter, for each one of you, was well written with a happy ending. Before this chapter could be completed, you each had to develop good habits. You had to learn to study, to pay attention to detail, to maintain your sympathy even when tired and fatigued. You had to keep your sense of humour, despite the tragic scenes you witnessed. You had to keep your desire to heal and mend. Above all, you had to become trained nurses. This you have done successfully and well. Now the new chapter begins. Fortunately, none of us can predict the end of the chapters yet to be. Some of you will undoubtedly further your nursing education. Some will become teachers. A few may go into medicine. Many of you will become the backbone of the nursing care on the wards of this and other hospitals. Many of you will marry. Even then, both in the home and in the hospital, your nursing experience will prove invaluable. Whatever the future may hold, whatever the chapter may contain, the habits of the last three years should serve you well. We physicians in this hospital, will miss those who leave these surroundings. We shall appreciate the con¬ tinued privilege of working with those who remain in the Misericordia. Wherever you are, Our Congratulations and Best Wishes go with you on your graduation. A.G. Rogers, M. D. President of Attending Staff. 13tv. jA , .