St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing - In Tenebris Lux Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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STUNT NIGHT Wheres MEMORIES ... MEMORIES ... memories of activities which high-lighted our three years at St. Lukes. Ranking first among these is the annual Stunt Night when each class presents a skit in Prentiss Auditorium. An air of mystery surrounds the secret meeting places of the class groups as they frantically prepare their skits in an effort to win the coveted gold cup. The basis for judging the winners are originality of costume, skill of performance, and character of scenery. In 1947, our first year of performing together, we were the happy recipients of the prized cup. Where shall we go? What shall we eat? What shall we wear? These were only a few of the questions asked as the juniors planned for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. Following a program of entertainment provided entirely by the classes, we left the College Club completely satisfied by the delicious chicken dinner and the success of the evening. Balloons, colored streamers, and gaily decorated tab les and booths set the scene for our miniature carnival. After many hours of decorating and planning for this affair, we were all ready to try our luck at penny pitching, dart throwing, roulette, the minature bow- ling alley, and the activities in the penny arcade. The aroma of grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dogs tempted the hungry crowd as it tried its luck at various concessions. Dancing to soft romantic music played on our reliable recorder contributed to the success of the evening. CARNIVAL TIME 22

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beginning to ae af olight Beets (7UNLOPS One year gone by. Second theory had ended and we were now prepared for our special services. It was with fear and great anticipation that we began our work as surgical scrub nurses. The first time we set up a major laparotomy table we thought we would never learn to identify the numerous instruments. Craniotomies, lobectomies, gastric resections, plastic surgery and arthroplasties — it seemed inconceivable that we were actually as- sisting with major operations performed by noted surgeons. With Dr. McCall's words, “Anyone can be slow,” resound- ing throughout surgery, we learned to work more quickly and efficiently. After eight very fascinating weeks in surgery, most of us were reluctant to leave. G. Dublino, S. Hawkins, M. Garl. Another of our specialized services was the diet kitchen. Planning menus, writing diets, serving trays, attempting to satisfy patients’ idiosyncracies; and finally that endless week of collecting isolation trays, all combined to make “D.K.” an interest- ing change. These duties helped us to realize the necessity for complete co- ordination between the dietary and the nursing departments in order to give the best possible treatment to our patients. Obstetrics . . . and with it the thrill of showing a newborn infant to his proud and greatly relieved father. Most of us never knew which of the parents spent B. Birkbeck the most difficult hours during labor. Will you ever forget: Dr. Speicher and his “loud” neckties which he proudly dis- played during our obstetrical lectures; Dr. Hemmings and his ward rounds and his concern about our ‘Aunt Minnie”; Dr. Jordan and his quizzes during deliveries especially at three or four o'clock in the morning? Through the patient efforts of Miss Kish, our clinical instructor, and the members of the obstetrics department, we tried to learn well our theory and practical work. Needless to say, we filed away some of this knowledge for our own future refer- Dr. Gardner, Proud Father, L. Braden, J. Summerville ence. 21

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Wibiations 1. Qn the Steps of City”. 2. Ah - Spring!! 3. The New St. Luke’s Look. 4. Jimmie and Ann. 5. New Friends—Dennie and Gene. 6. ‘Racketeer’ Shirl. 7. The Pause That is Refreshing. 8. Shower for the Bride. Two years at St. Lukes’ and then off to the City Hospital and Babies and Children’s Hospital at Western Reserve University for our seven months’ period of affiliations. Contagious diseases with emphasis on poliomyelitis and tuberculosis, psychiatry, and pediatrics opened the doors to new fields of nursing. Memories of “psycho” dances, Tom's’, “Wade's”, and campus life at Reserve will always be treasured by us. 23