St Francis Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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HZHEGHM Front row: E. Mun. E. Mcxtsukuwu. D. Inouye, Y. Matsumuru. E. Shizumura, C. Koda. H. Yoshinaka. Buck row: Mrs. M. Pinner: Faculty. E. Lau. M. Bruhn. Miss A. Fisher. H. Suemori. F. Tuguchi. F-62565 A. Burke. H. Alves. A. Botelho. B. Lee. Under the leadership of Gladys Matsunaga the student association has had a very active year. A welcome party for the new students, Halloween Masquerade Party, Christmas Party, the luau held at the Waialae Golf Club, and the Senior Ball were among the many social ac- tivities enjoyed by the students. Through va- rious class contributions and alumnae assis- tance the construction of the tennis court was successfully completed early this year. A never ending source of joy to the students was the installation oi the coca cola machine in the basement. Only With such an organized group as our Student Association could so much be accomplished. i351

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First row, left to right: I. Subcxlcx. P. Sur. D. Ebatcz. M. Lcqmcn. P. Akbuy, B. A. Ponies. A. M. Burke, T. Siu. D. Sato. M. Tsumcx, E. Murakami. V. Watanabe. E. Kimura, B. AuHoy. I. Garcia E. Goo, B. Mew. Second row. left to right: B. Lee. I. Onezul-za. T. Nckashimc. M. Kuku. E. Murakami. G. Kawarnoto. E. Asuto. B. Kamia. M. Kim. N. Iocme. G. Ito. G. Akioncz. I. Nou. L. Sambruno. Y. Koiiro. M. Zcxne, L. Young. F. Morikuwcr. Third row. left to right: T. Hiqaki. I. Nonma. H. Kawachika. N. Goto, W. Sur. I. Shishido. K. Kokubun. I. Oqaneku. E. Brown. E. Ccxbuq. R. Bernard, M. Bruhn. M. Nishimura. Well, the big day has come and gone. Fifty-one appre- hensive but happy potential nurses reported for orientation to be accepted formally into the class of '50, Our intro- duction to the faculty which We know to be unsurpassed was short. Our Big Sisters greeted us with a party, providing eats, dancing and an opportunity to circulate among new acquaintances. Early Monday morning we started studies. Anatomy proved to be confusing. We never failed to call the platysma the sternocleidomastoid. Sleepy 3 o'clock Nursing History class. The statement of an ancient belief that love is a disease of the brain formed a conclusion that all those in love should be humored. Ah, but nutrition, nothing could excel that lab- oratory period when we covered our grimacing faces with smiles trying to swallow liquitied junket and pulca drilled muffins. You see you didn't follow directions. The new thrills of uniforms and floor duty caused us to awaken eady on asmgned days and conectcxooked seams, hanging slips and thingarnojigs. Then we anxiously waited for the girls to return and tell us about the patients and helpfulness of the upper- classrnen. K f34l

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ST. VIN CEN T'S SAN ITARIUM St. Vincent's Sanitarium is operat- ed by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul, and conducted for rest, convalescence and the treat- ment of mental and nervous dis- orders. The natural beauty of the place with its age-old-oaks, evergreens and trees of various kinds, it's grassy slopes and lawns with blossoming shrubs and gardens studded here and there with roses of rare selec- tion, contributes much to the inborn cravings for beauty and aids in re- gaining peace and health for those who are ill. There is a tranquility in the beauty of the sunny fields, the verdure of cool woods and the pleas- ant trails that lead through them cov- ering over two hundred acres. The aim of St. Vincent's Sanitarium is to offer its patients, skilled medical and nursing care in comfortable sur- roundings to enable them to live happy and useful lives. ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL St. Mary's Hospital, one of the many hospitals under the St. Louis University, is located just outside the city limits of St. Louis. Noted for its excellent teaching programs and fa- cilities, especially in pediatrics, stu- dents come from all over the coun- try to affiliate here. Under the close supervision of the Sisters of St. Mary of the Angels and doctors, students were able to ac- quire invaluable knowledge about children. Diseases rare in the islands were sometimes common there and this afforded opportunity to learn more about diseases in a different climatic atmosphere. The students learned formula mak- ing and calculating, involved in the actual nursing care and they were also able to work and observe in the 'Q '1 pediatric clinic at the Pirmin Des- loge Charity Hospital. Here under- privileged children who come for routine examinations as well as for treatment. Though four thousand miles away from the islands, home sickness was banished because of the homelike atmosphere of the nurses' home, friendliness and cheerfulness cre- ated by the students and Sisters. We, who have been there echo in a single voice, Well worth the sacrifice and effort. CHILDRENS HOSPITAL One of the highlights in the three year curriculum for the student nurse is her study of Pediatrics at Chil- dren's Hospital. Upon entering its gateway she again feels like frosh- ie in a new field. Upon survey she finds that she has much to learn and directs her entire attention toward tending and caring for the little ones who are helpless and unable to express their desires and needs. Many students who have completed their affiliation at Children's Hos- pital have decided to specialize in Pediatrics. LEAHI HOSPITAL A real welcome greets the student when she enters the portals of Leahi Hospital for her Tuberculosis affilia- tion. Mrs. A. Anderson, housemother, makes the cottage homelike and in- teresting for the girls. Visits to the Lanakila Chest Clinic and visits to patients' homes with the public health nurse are the most in- teresting phases of the program. In fact many students become interest- ed in doing public health nursing as a result of the experience. Two months often prove too short and the students regretfully say goodbye to Leahi.