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

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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

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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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.Siu Ulm! 0 . llfllflg 00171, The center of mealtime activity is the nurses' shining and newly redecorated dining room, not only because of the attractive menus, which are arranged and prepared by Sister M. Albana and Sister M. Consalata, but also because it affords an ideal place for the stu- dents to get together and exchange the latest word. A friendly smile always greets the stu- dent as she approaches the cafeteria style serving table where Mrs. Mary Grayson assists her in selecting a balanced meal. Ei il 1 , 1 'Clive' ----. ...W ' gil N .... 1 Q -I ,f V ,, ,, ,.: J., .,.. A R : , ', ,... E '5::f5iMii:.: A wig is or .., J... it-Qs. ,L K .. Forty-six Sanfa Ma Cgnic Every student looks forward to the oppor- tunity of affiliating with the Santa Rita Clinic. Miss Moore, the able supervisor, also takes the added responsibility of guiding the stu- dent in her relationship with the out-patient. The Clinic's many departments include spec- ialties such as the Well Baby Clinic and Psy- chiatric Clinic, two important phases of public health which have become of prime importance during the last decade. This foretaste of clin- ical experience has decided many a student as to her future career. ,Zabel fried Shouts, and cries of laughter, in one con- fused roar descend the stairs to engulf the halls below, announcing the presence of our pediatric ward. With a half smile and fist in eye he tries hard to ube a little mana' and you suddenly find yourself responding to his brave spirit, realizing that you are taking over for Mom and Dad. The students seem to acquire some of Sister M. Anella's zeal, understanding wisdom, and spirit of continual nursing care at the bedside of each youngster.