Queen of Angels College of Nursing - Liber Reginae Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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1 , . 4 P ibief Jcfcken The diet kitchen is a continuous bustle of activity. A studentis ultimate goal on this serv- ice is to prepare enticing 'cspecial traysn that will appeal to waning appetites. This is espec- ially dillicult because of the many restrictions on diets. Sister M. Beata, RN., HS., is in 4 charge of the '4d.k.', and instructs students in skillful dietary management. Many hours of hard work are spent in the kitchen but the student nurse gains much valuable knowledge during her service. UMA OIQQLLC el9CLl tl'l'lel'lf Boasting a complete surgical unit all its own, the Orthopedic Department is one of the most outstanding in our institution. Heading this department is Sister M. Hedwig, R.N., BS., under whose supervision students learn the intricacies of orthopedic nursing and the proper use of orthopedic equipment. No stu- dent has served on the sixth Hoof without knowing the confusion of being told for the first time to Happly a Buckis extensfnf' Ward duty is supplemented by conferences with the Supervisors and attending 'Orthopedic Sur- geons. 4 W we 3171.8 COCA About a year ago a strange new thing made its appearance in the hospital. This strange new thing was a time clock. It seemed very unusual at first, and remarks could be heard fmumbled of coursel about carrying lunch pails and wearing overalls, however after a while we realized its importance. Every hos- pital employee punches the clock both before and after duty. In this way it is easy to check on the hours spent on duty, overtime and sick leave. Y F arty-four

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.xgclmiffing LZBML One of the most complicated departments at Queen's is the admitting ofiice. The person in charge almost has to be a fortune teller, math- ematician, and magician in order to provide beds for patients at a moment's notice. There is also a separate admitting desk in the OB. wing. A great deal of bookkeeping is done in Admitting and many records must be kept. After observing the desk routine, one realizes that in this department a big job is well done. Which is the busiest place in the hospital from 7:00 oiclock in the morning itil, well- 7:00 oiclock the next morning? Yes, it's 'gCentral,,, as we call it. There, under the supervision of Sadye Squires, R.N., all the supplies used in the hospital, ranging from intravenouses to sterile bowls, are requisi- tioned to the floor nurses. The student receives four weeks of invaluable training in this department, with the opportunity of learning many things about sterile technique, wrapping, and oxygen therapy. Wexcaf SIA... Serving on a medical floor is one of the greatest challenges to the student nurse. It is here that patients rely solely upon medicinal therapy and efficient nursing care. When a stu- dent finishes this service, she has gained a thorough, practical knowledge of bedside nursing. She lays a firm foundation for the patience, kindness, and sympathetic under- standing which is so essential. Under the su ervisio of Sister Marietta, RN., BS., the P , medical oor is run smoothly and 76-5 0-4-LX 611443 Forty-three

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loera fin? 00m Students look forward to a service in the operating room with a feeling of interming- ling joy and fear. The first of her ten weeks Sally Student spends in the utility room. She then advances to the MT and A room and later to uminorsn. The first 'amajorn scrub constitutes a great mental strain on poor Sally, but by the time her tenth week rolls around she finds herself quite efficient. Sister M. Lena, PLN., HS., is the ever busy Supervisor of this department. Wkgltf lui? As the shades of night have fallen, the stu- dent nurse receives one of her most interesting services-Night Duty. At this particular time the student has a chance to show her manage- ment and nursing skill. In her hands she holds the fate of her patients, hence her tasks must be skillfully accomplished. Under the kind and gentle supervision of Sister M. Geraldine, RN., lVl.S., the student receives assurance that one is there who can help and advise her in times of need. MP5 Qing Thirty little cribs all in a row, thirty little mouths to be fedg and thirty infants to be bathed. This is the situation met in the nursery by the unsuspecting student nurse who ugave up early marriage for a career. Each obstet- rical floor has two well equipped, eliiciently run unewborn nurseriesw. The special pride of the students is the Premature nursery, which was partly furnished by the Student Body. This 'apremie nurseryi' is under the watchful supervision of Pearl Stevens, R.N., B.S. Forty-,Hue