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

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f t) n f Capping February 10, 1961, was a memorable event for ninety-one preliminary students, for this was the day they received their white caps. How proud they were, after six months of constant study, to walk down the aisle of the Nortown Theatre and step into a new era of their training. Each student was called forward by the chairman, Mr. W. W. Vanderguard, and individually rewarded with a white cap and an encouraging smile from our Director, Sister A. Brodeur. The programme consisted of piano selections by Miss J. McDougall and Miss A. Olmsted, a violin solo by Mr. Gary Kosloski and a selection by the Grey Nuns ' Glee Club. Using as his theme, We strive for that which is noble, Father N. Andries, the hospital chaplain, gave an encouraging message on the nobility of the nursing profession. Following this the Florence Nightingale pledge was recited and the lovely candlelighting ceremony took place. After the ceremony, the new white caps showed their parents and friends around the hospital and residence. A luncheon tea completed the afternoon. The important day ended as each student went home with her family for a short visit. The cap means love and service to mankind, To old and young, distressed and blind, You must hold out your hand in loving care, And keep the faith whene ' er the cap you wear.

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V.O.N During her three years in training, each student has the privilege of one day ' s experience with the Victorian Order of Nurses. This experience gives a better understanding of the problems of home nursing and an idea of the extensive service that the V. O. N. has to offer. The V.O.N. is a voluntary agency, financed by private do¬ nations, patient fees and money alloted by such organizations as the United Appeal. Their services are never refused to anyone. On behalf of the class of ' 61, I would like to extend our sincere thank you to the Regina branch of the V. O. N. for that one memorable day. M. Bain. Munroe Wing The Munroe Wing at the Regina General Hospital is a psychiatric unit consisting of 33 beds. This unit is a treatment centre for those patients who are emotionally disturbed either mildly or acutely. The specific therapies include physical treatment such as insulin therapy, electro-shock and chemotherapy, psychological therapies such as individual and group psychotherapy and sociological therapies, including industrial, occupational and recreational therapy. Every six weeks fifteen students from various schools of nursing in the province have the privilege of taking a three month affiliation. The programme consists of lectures, films, conferences and role play¬ ing. Ward experience is provided during which time we are encouraged to stay with the patients, joining in their activities, thus attempting to understand them, and to help them to find a new and clear way out of their problems. Our course has given us the opportunity to gain a better under¬ standing of ourselves, which enables us to work more effectively with all kinds of patients regardless of their illness. I hope that in the near future every student nurse will have the opportunity to take part in this beneficial and interesting course. L. Mercier

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Crowning of our Lady The members of the Marian Society, in full uniform, entered the Chapel in procession at 3:30 PM., December 8, to crown the statue of our Blessed Lady on the Feast of the Immaculate Con¬ ception. The Marian Society Banner, carried by six preliminary students was followed by Miss G. Miller carrying a white satin cushion centered with a crown of pink rosebuds, and Miss K. Rogoschewsky carrying a beautiful bouquet of deep pink carnations. During the refrain of We crown Thee with blossoms today, Mary, Queen of Nurses, Miss E. Troendle, President of the Marian Society placed the crown on the head of Our Lady. A Nurse ' s Consecration to Mary , led by Miss Troendle, was followed by a short talk by Father Andries regard¬ ing the expectations of a Catholic nurse. The ceremony closed with Benediction of the Blessed Sacra¬ ment. A NURSES ' S CONSECRATION TO MARY: O ever glorious and immaculate Mother of God, I choose thee as my Mother, my Patroness and Ideal in the sacred profession of a nurse. Realizing that you, dear Mother Mary, ever acted as an Assistant to the Divine Physician, I beg of you to guide and direct me in every moment of my nursing career. Let all my thoughts, words and actions, every step I take, every breath I draw be directed to the greater honor and glory of God. Walking in your glorious foot¬ steps and imitating your angelic purity, your deep humility, your unquestioning obedience, and your boundless charity, may I, after a life of unflinching service of Christ-like sympathy, merit the favor of being close to you and your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen.