Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing - Cranium Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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HELEN M. STERRET, R.N. Educational Director JOYCE C. BELL, R.N. Night Supervisor THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Nine

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ISflBELLE 01. 0 ' DOHOELL. R.fl. WE SINCERELY hope the classes of the future will find such willing and helpful assistance when it comes their turn to carry on The Cranium. It is with grateful appreciation we take this opportunity to thank our Faculty Adviser, Miss O ' Don- nell, who has given us her valuable time. We know without her aid and advice it would have been impossible to edit this book. Sincerely, The Staff. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Eight

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PROFESSION OR A JOB? YOU who are about to graduate from this institution are facing the problem suggested above. Webster says the word profession is not applied to an occupation — merely mechanical. Job on the other hand means a piece of work; anything to be done, whether of more or less importance; an undertaking with a view to profit. The defini- tions outlined are self-explanatory. Nursing is regarded as a profession and should be kept as such. The art of nursing should always be above the mechanical means of earning a livelihood. Dr. John B. Deaver, I think, summed up the entire problem in the following remark: — The greatest hypodermic in the world is the kindly hand of the gentle nurse. Kindliness and gentle- ness go hand in hand. They are as inseparable as are your friends. During your three years with us you have had ample time to test unselfish friendship. Patients should be regarded as sick friends whom you are trying to make well again. Great friendships need constant adjustments; so will your relations with patients. Some you will find easy to live with, others very trying and some almost im- possible. You must never lose sight of the fact that you are in a pro- fession and not just holding down a job. When the time comes to put into practice the teaching you have paid for with the sweat of your brow and the power of your mind, remember that you are a part of the whole. No good doctor or surgeon can ever forget that good nursing plays an important part in getting the patient well. Our hats are always off to the unselfish and untiring efforts of our co-workers. We may not always express our gratitude, but we surgeons know that no operation can be successful unless the operating rocm girls have properly prepared our workshop and that when the patient returns to his or her room that the floor girls will carry on. The fortunate patients who have private nursing care are entitled to all you cen give and will respond to that loving care as did your ward patients while you were students. In closing may I suggest that you provide recreation of the proper kind for yourselves. A tired body or mind cannot do its best work. Refresh yourselves at the fountains of friendship, good music, the theatre, yes and at good movies. We wish you every success and may a happy life be yours. Dr. Edward G. Drew. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Ten