Portsmouth General Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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nirocfuciion o OCursin S7 ancf S7S7 Freshman students begin their study of clin- ical nursing with Introduction to Nursing. This course emphasizes the scientific principles which relate to the general nursing care of the individual patient and is correlated with clin- ical experience which is begun eight weeks af- ter admission to the school. MRS, EDWARDS, Instructor, observing students

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Ofcf T ominion As freshman at Portsmouth General Hospital, the majority of our classes are held at Old Domin- ion College. The classes consist of the basic sci- ences and English and give the student nurse the necessary background for professional nursing. Not only does the college offer collegiate educationai only does the college offer collegiate educational status to the student nurse, but also a social binding with life outside the hospital.

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I JKecficaf ur icaf OCarsin Medical-Surgical Nursing is a course which includes both theory and clinical practice. The theoretical portion integrates related knowledge and principles of patient care. Clinical prac- tice entails the care of selected patients who have medical and surgical problems, as well as special experience in the Emergency Room, Op- erating Room, Intensive Care Unit, Inhalation Therapy, and Public Health Clinics. Operating Room Mrs. Jackson, instructor, lecturing Mis. LaValle, instructor, helps student check I.V. Physical Therapist and student assist patient Student checks E. R. Medicine