Selkirk Hospital for Mental Diseases - Horizon Yearbook (Selkirk, Manitoba Canada)

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With increasing demand for psychiatric nurses, and your knowledge and skills, assures you of many opportunities in the field of nursing. Continue to improve your techniques by con¬ tinuing your education. Only by your own effort and perseverance will you achieve your goal. I offer my sincere congratulations on your graduation, and best wishes for the future. John R. Burns, R. N. , R. M. N. Director of Nursing

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The Psychiatric Nurse has developed to fill a vacuum in the care and treatment of the mentally disordered person. This vacuum is filled in the capabilities of the Psychiatric Nurse, although numerically the supply is still too small. The educational experience turns out a tempered instrument with specific skills and efficient application thereof. These skills are based on the fundamental personality factors of understanding, patience, and the will to guide and help. With the ' coming of age ' of your class, you add to the numbers of qualified persons available to help in the care of the persons suffering from emotional illness. Your coming is welcomed. Please accept my wish that all of you find satisfaction and fulfillment in your chosen field by the application of the fine principles of your profession. R. H. Tavener, M. D. Medical Superintendent

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Hearty Congratulations upon the completion of your nurses ' training and best wishes for your future. Mary Alberta Hornibrook, R. N. Associate Director of Nursing Ttys year I have reached my rainbow after 41 years of service. The lessons that I have learned and the lessons I have given, make me feel proud to be part of the service. To you, the Graduates, who are just setting out, don ' t look too high for your rainbow, stay on the pla¬ teau where your kindness, tolerance, understanding and your wide knowledge will enable you to understand people and their problems, and to do more for them now when they need you. This profession that you have chosen will give you personal satisfaction and a feeling of accomplishment, be proud of it and give it your very best. Good luck and God bless. William Baty, R. P. N. Associate Director of Nursing Services Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1966 It has been said that the most important needs of any patient are reassurance, under¬ standing, and treatment as an individual. During the last three years, it has been my pleasure to watch each one of you grow and ma¬ ture into good Psychiatric nurses with a full appreciation and knowledge of these patient needs. As you go forward into your new life, carry this knowledge with you. May your future efforts be crowned with L.W. Lethbridge, R. N. Nursing Personnel Director