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

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Marian Society LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Dupmeier, President; M. Marshall, M. Skilnick, S. Lemieux, H. Weber, D. Duczek. “Mary-Queen of Nurses”-our Patroness. Through the Marian Society we strive to develop a love and devotion for Mary-Our Mother-andQueen of Nurses-so that, her example will be a per¬ petual guide. The Dandelion is the symbol of our meetings-the roots represent the deep personal spiritual life of the members, the seeds, our apostolic purpose. The stem was named the symbol of the Educational Committee and the leaf denotes the social phase. As the Dandelion seed calmly nestles, grows, and matures in a carefully prepared garden, so we too by making our religion a part of our everyday living, will grow and mature, preparing our way in the community as Catholic nurses. To all who gave of your time so willingly to make the year of 1959-60 a rewarding one-our sincere appreciation. The executive hope you will make the coming year that much more suc¬ cessful. To Fr. H. Bosma, our SpiritualDirector, many thinks for your unfailing presence at our time of need, and your guidance throughout the year. Also to Sister A. Brodeur and Mrs. V. Metz - our thanks for your interest, generosity, and en¬ couragement. We had many good evenings together with guest speakers, discussions and social programs. May you carry on the good interest and when you are in doubt or need help, go to Jesus through Mary. “Mary Queen of Nurses-Pray for us.” Claudia Dupmeier President

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LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Krause, M. Roddy, S. Chornomydz, S. Lofgren, J. Sangster, M. Wilson, M. Hardy, M. Skilnick, E. Burrell, J. Johnson, D. Duczek, A. Steil. The Marguerite D’Youville Club, named after the Blessed Mother Marguerite D’Youville, is an honor associ ation for those students of the Regina Grey Nuns School of Nursing, who have a high scholastic standing. Our Club, whose motto is “Science through Friendship,’’ was founded to recognize students whose classroom and ward achievements are above average and to assist other students with their studies. To be eligible a student must have an average of 85% in preliminary period, and have good decorum in residence plus a recommendation from the clinical instructors. An average of 80% must be maintained in the junior, intermediate and senior blocks. This year our club has grown to twelve members. Each member is recognizable by her Marguerite D’Youville pin. The alumnae association assumes the financial sponsorship of our club. J. Sangster President

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Cancer Clinic For eight weeks of their training some of the students have the opportunity of working in the Allan Blair Memorial Clinic. The first four weeks we see how radium implants, x-ray therapy, radium moulds and radio-act ive colbalt treatments are used in treating cancer. We also observe and assist with the various diagnostic procedures such as biopsies, direct vision of lesions with the aid of viewing instruments and obtaining various specimens for laboratory tests. The last four weeks are spent in the new patient department where patients are admitted to the clinic for their first time. Here we also prepare them for medical examinations and assist the doctor with these examinations. The doctors meet in conference every afternoon and with the aid of x-ray films and reports of laboratory tests discuss each individual case and carefully decide their follow-up treatment. Never before did I realize how much was being done for the patients with cancer and how much work and re¬ search went into each individual case. I was indeed for¬ tunate to have this experience as a part of my training. Miss S. Connaughty. Vacation College This year six students from R.G.N.H. including Melvina Creusot, Molly Marshall, Elaine Troendal, Helen Weber, M, Thiel, and M. Bunnah went to vacation college. We spent one wonderful week there from August 10th to 14th, and it is one we will never forget. Young people from all of Saskatchewan, plus priests, seminarians and two sisters made up the group for our one week course in leadership. We had lectures in: (1) Human Relations by W. Green (2) Apostolate by Fr. W. Wadey (3) Worship by Fr. Sullivan and (4) Crisis in the Modern World by Fr. Murphy. Every afternoon we went dashing to the beach where we spent our time at water games, beach ball and of course canoeing. Then we would hurry back to the chapel for a lecture to be followed by a sing song supper. After supper the group recited the rosary in front of the Grotto. The evening consisted of a social program conducted by our Social Instructor, Roy Ellis. Lunch was served after and then night prayers were held in the chapel. Bed was next on the program but it seemed we failed to really fall asleep until it was time to get up. The week left us more spiritually inclined, intellectually brighter and physically exhausted. Thank you Sister Brodeur for sending us. Miss M. Bunnah Sponsored by COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED FRUIT CO., Ltd., TIBBIT’S ELECTRIC Co., Ltd., DEWAR’S PASQUA DRUG STORE