Philipsburg Hospital School of Nursing - Reflections Yearbook (Philipsburg, PA)

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nursing care which added greatly to our knowledge of nursing. Gosh, Mom, here it is the third year of our training and it sure has been a long struggle. Our 1-. M.- ,-g i ,, We I main activities now lie in earning money for the pub- ' ,gf lication of our yearbook. Remember all the cakes you baked for our food sales, and you were also a number ' material for our yearbook and soon you will see our Reflections . Mom, l hope you clon't have too much trouble putting the finishing touches on my gown for soon the ,z L., one sponsor of our class when you bought all those cards, and chances cn our Thanksgiving turkey and stole. Many spring evenings were spent compiling big nightp our prom, will arrive. Each one of us are looking forward to it with high expectations and I hope we all find dates, and won't have to take Dad. 32

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and it was time for our first day on the wards. You know law: I hated to clean at home!!! Well, that was our first assignment at the hospital ancl we really felt we were a great help. Finally initiation day arrived. We were nearly all frightened to death but we still had a wonderful time that day. Everyone was laughing at our odd costumes and we felt self-conscious and conspicuous among the doctors and other nurses. After Christmas vacation many subiects finished and examinations were given. Long hours were spent studying and cramming and usually we were re- warded with a passing grade. On February 27, 1953 we reached our first milestone in our career. We were very proud to receive our caps and each of us solemnly pledged to uphold our profession to the best of our ability. l still think Dad just about burst the buttons of his coat with pride. ln June when our classes were completed, we went on our long awaited summer vacation. We re- turned with renewed energy and determination to finish our training. Our first class separation came in our Junicr year when six of our classmates went to Warren State Hos- pital in January 1954 for their psychiatric affiliation. Boy! Mother, this was a new experience and each of us profited by it. Along with classes and study we all participated in many social activities and a good time was had by all of us. When the time came for us to leave Warren, many tears were shed among our new friends. As we went further in our training our re' sponsibilities increased and be began our special serves which included the diet kitchen, maternity, pediatrics and operating room. From these serves we learned many new techniques and diFferent types of 31

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Graduation, the next step in the fulfillment of our long awaited dreams will soon be here. Each one of us will enter that evening with a greater understanding of the ideals of our profession and as we take our pledge we will be dedicating ourselves for the better- ment of the human race. Don't forget Mom and Dad, come early and get a goocl seat. Thanks to both of you for all your encouragement when I became dis- couraged and down hearted. For it it weren't for 4'-H you l might have been one among the several who resigned during these three years. Our time has been well spent. Thanks to the most wonderful parents in the world. Your loving daughter, Jew ?Q9w-f- Www-K if KW fp 'eff' Q6 Q f W Wm WM, W 33