Regina Grey Nuns Hospital School of Nursing - Memorare Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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“If you have glory, let others light their candles at it.” Tonight is not ours alone, tonight belongs to you who helped us struggle up the path where we were able to light our lamps from the “light that never fails.” To the Divine Physician, we utter a prayer of thanks for the favors bestowed upon us, with the hope for His aid in the future that we may always be what He wants us to be, keeping in mind the words of Holy Father Pope Pius XII, “Always be more, always be better than what you intend to be”. To Father Bosma, our Hospital Chaplain, with his friendly smile and words of comfort, we offer our gratitude. A bouquet to you, dear Sisters, for the untiring example you set before us. “Charity toward all, malice toward none” was personified as you constantly sowed kindness, strength and hope in the lives of both the patient and the nurse. To Sister Brodeur, our sincere appreciation. We promise to try always to live by the principles you have taught. A special thanks to the faculty and doctors, for it is through your patience and tolerance that the skills and knowledge of the medical sciences were instilled in us. Nearer and dearer, we find Mom and Dad. Words cannot express our gratitude for your love, and in¬ spiration, your sympathy and understanding. Thank you for being there whenever we needed you. A feeling of sadness comes over us when we think of bidding farewell to our Alma Mater. The memo¬ ries of the Grey Nun’ will live in our hearts forever. To the undergraduates, we say “Au revoir” and leave you with the thought. Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” Remember, keep smiling. A smile is laughter’s whisper and has its roots in the soul. The decision you once made to be a nurse proves its value only when you live up to what you have chosen. In the words of Blessed Marguerite d’Youville, Foundress of the Grey Nuns’, “When I say a prayer, it is God who aids me. When I assist my neighbor, it is I who aid God.” Dear Classmates, we near the end of a Perfect Day. We have not toiled in vain, when our reward from above is certified in God’s words, “Whatsoever you did to the least of my brethren, you did it unto me.” L. Therens Valedictorian

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Florence Nightingale Pledge For Nurses. I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass my life in purity and to practice my p rofessio n faith nil y. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavour to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.