Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing - White Cap Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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CO WORKERS In the light of today's modern medical techniques the laboratory 1S invaluable to a large hospital Un der the direction of Dr Van Pernis, diagnostic tests are run quickly and accurately to aid the doctor in the treatment of his patients I-Iistologic studies are done on both an out-patient and hospital patient basis Maintainence of a blood bank is another vital function performed by the lab X-RAY 'lzhe x-ray department plays an important part in assisting with the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Its personnel is comprised of registered x-ray technicians, students, and radiologists. Their combined talents result in efficient and safe x-ray procedures. 60 an 1 Filhfi El'

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DIET KITCHEN . - - ' 12 During the time spent in Diet Kitchen the Sfllden a learns the daily nutritional requirements for this average healthy p6ISOn. With the aid of Mrs. QUX instructor, and the dietitians the student learns 1:0 modify' the general diet to meet the needs of 1n- dividual patients. . , This is accomplished by actual ebipenence In the . . . rd con- preparation of special diets, CIQSSCS, and Wa - t ferences. A dietary care study gives the Sgudeg ar further experience in meeting the needs o on P ticular patient. ra EMERGENCY RDOM Onl student, but the experience is unforgettable. This unit is well staffed and adequately supplied to treat any emergency that might come through the double door. Many cases are treated and released, or seen again on an outpatient basis. Others are admitted to various departments in our institution. With the new addition, Emergency Room has expanded to an eight room suite and large waiting room. y a brief time is spent in Emergency Room as a HI1' 11 1 59

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I Cl CO WORKERS PHARMACY r Dean and his assistant Mrs Anderson, are ke t ve M - 1 - P ry I busy, They patiently fill the orders placed by the nurses in the morning and attempt to keep up with constant re- uests for additional medications right away. They are willing to answer questions about medications and aid nursing personnel by suggesting newer methods of ad- ministration. 5 I PHYSICAL THERAPY The physical therapy department corrects dis- abilities and aids in rehabilitation. After many efforts, the most discouraged patient may be coaxed into trying again by Mrs. Crowley. I-Ier kindness, understanding, cheery smile, and words of encouragement tempered with determination spell success for those who will put forth an effort. Q sr s L CENTRAL SUPPLY Central Supply is the hospital's equipment center. Here linen and supplies are packaged and sterilized for opera- ting room and general floor use. They also take care of equipment from the floors and store and keep in good re- Pair all special machines. The new quarters give Cenfial Supply the much-needed additional room essential for its vital part of hospital function. 61 gs W I 'NN Xl , X ,r '!