Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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XX H Wmwnmwhdedddwhcapdfm l 1 SL-M xM...1- Lyndon M. Mellarroll, Director Through the looking-glass A. 'f Neat, efHcient, and well-trained-that's a Sim- mons nurse! Students who enter the Simmons Col- lege School of Nursing acquire the knowledge and skills requisite for high quality performance in the various fields of professional nursing. Freshmen enroll in N-1, a Five-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, a diploma in nursing, and eligibility for state examinations to become registered nurses. The School of Nursing offers a highly diversified program that combines scientific, liberal, and pro- fessional courses. During the summer sessions ofthe first two years, prospective nurses spend six weeks at Nlassachu- setts General Hospital and the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, attending classes on the principles and history of nursing. The middle of the junior year finds the nurses ready for their two full years of hospital experience. Here Simmons girls get a taste of all phases of the nursing world. This hospital training is divided into specific fields, three months are spent in pediatric nursing at the Children's Hospital, three months in obstetric work at the Boston Lying-In, and three Nancy Ryder nurses at Peter Bent .E S. ' X I' fi

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dpeaki uafamwl la ZiJ7LG!LiG4't4 Librarians' lair Carol catalogues ments, research laboratories, and government agencies. Teas have been held each Thursday afternoon for all members and faculty ofthe library school, and friendly relationships have been furthered by regular meetings of 020, official organization ofthe school. On October 16, President Frances Foulkes wel- comed OQO members at a Get-Acquainted Teau in the lounge. Miss Hannah D. French of the Wellesley College Library spoke on Early American Bookbindingw on November Qo. At 02055 meeting on December 15, the Christmas spirit prevailed. Santa Claus, in the person of Mr. Rollo Silver, camefcornplete with costume and bag. In his pack, he found lollypops and candy canes for the children of the faculty and gifts for all club members. Mrs. lNarren Lothrop of the Pan American So- ciety gave an illustrated talk on l'Exhibits on Feb- ruary 19. The March meeting was heldjointly with the Home Ec, Scribunal, and English Clubs. In May, members attended their club's annual ban- quet in the form ofa backyard picnic. Library Science

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a n ' 9. caaeea junior capping-feels better than a crown, loo. months in psychiatric training at NIcLean Hos- pital. After this basic training, the nurses, now depend- able individuals, return to the college building for a final half-year of special courses in public health nursing, in afiiliation with the Boston Visiting Nurse Association. Lyndon McCarroll, director of the School of Nursing, announced two new practices: Nlnljanu- ary, the juniors received their caps before beginning their two-year hospital afiiliationg and a Senior Tea was given in May at which the seniors were pre- sented with the pin of the Simmons College School of Nursing to complete the graduate uniforms. For the February '48 semester, Nursing Educa- tion 27', Qward administrationj was initiated. In the next school year, a survey of the nursing field will be given for the benefit of graduate nurses studying at Simmons. Nursing students are united by the Anne Strong Nursing Club. Each month this club sponsors meet- ings featuring speakers from the many Eelds of nursing. During social hours, girls get together to Compare Unursing notes. Nursing School Anne Strong officers: Katherine Cavoures, Smith, pres.: ,lean Fuller. Madeline QT