Swedish Covenant Hospital School of Nursing - Candle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Senivr Cla A Hi to y Dear S. C. H. My how you've changed! The first time we saw you 'way back on September ll. l95l, you looked quite different to us than you do now. You seemed very strange and unfamiliar - even a little bit frightening. lYonder how we looked to you - green probies, thrilled with the thought of beginning nurses' training, but very confused by it all. lt seemed a welcome relief after the hurry and scurry of the day to gather together that first evening for the big and little sister party. The friendliness and assurance of our big sis's certainly did much to allay our fears and make us feel welcome in our new home. NVe were soon to learn that in order to become nurses we had to know more than how to give a good backrub. Anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, psychology, and many other ologies were soon whirling around in our heads in hopeless confusion. In the midst of all this. we went on the floors for the first time to polish up on our newly acquired skills of unit cleaning and bedmaking. Soon we were testing our abilities of giving baths and backrubs. NVere it not for the watchful eyes and ever present instruction of our supervisors we never would have learned those complicated procedures. The Christmas holidays provided a welcome break from the grind of work and classes. NVe wondered a little what our first Christmas away from home would be like, but soon discovered that with all the teas, parties, and holiday doings there was plenty of spirit for everybody. Our next hurdle was the giving of medicines - the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. Our memories of learning to give shots are somewhat painful but we willingly suffered these minor irritations to improve in skill. Finally, the long awaited day arrived when we marched proudly down the aisle to receive our caps. We felt self-conscious at first and were somewhat awed by our new responsibilities, but were glad to exchange the title of green probies for freshmen. XVith this new distinction we started our special services of diet kitchen, central supply, surgery, and obstetrics. Rotation lists from then on were eagerly awaited from week to week as we wondered who would be the next to embark on some new service. X'Vhat a thrill to see our names there! Spring came early that year when we new freshmen proudly presented our first party on March 20. Everyone seemed to enjoy the performance given by the S. C. H. 'l'hespians , especially the talent shown by our Shene sifterf' Summer vacations passed all too rapidly and soon we were accepting the privileges and responsibilities of big sisters and juniors. Being in charge on l'Nfs' really made us feel important - especially when we knew the supervisor was never far away. The pangs of separation were felt in February l952 when the first nine pulled up stakes at Swedish Covenant and settled down at Children's Memorial Hospital. Henrici's restaurant in the llferchandise Mart played host to our junior-Senior Banquet in April. The highlight of the evening was the challenging and thought provoking message brought by President T. XV. Anderson. Soon after this Cook County Hospital claimed our nine adventurers who began their studies in psychiatric and contagious diseases nursing. Our senior year started with a bang as we met to discuss such important matters as uniforms, class colors, verse, and song. It didn't seem possible that we were already seniors! XVe finally got around to holding our summer picnic on Oct. 28 in the comfort of the recreation room. The evening started out in a lighthearted mood, but ended in a serious vein as we gathered around the piano and turned our thoughts to our spiritual needs. january, l95i. came and with it the thrill of knowing this was our year. .X visit to President Anderson's home on the 25th of February proved enriching as we saw colored slides of Europe and enjoyed an evening of fellowship together. Banquets were really in style this year with the first one held at the Spinning Wlheel on the 2nd of April planned by the Student Council. The Junior-Senior Banquet was enjoyed in the pleasant atmosphere of Nielson's Restaurant. The inspiring program which the juniors had planned so well for us will not soon be forgotten. On june with the alumni were hostesses at their annual banquet in honor of the seniors. It gave us rather a strange feeling to realize that soon we would be called alumni as well. XVe want to take this opportunity to thank our class advisor, Mrs. John Bennett, for all her understanding and patience during these three years. Her friendly interest in our class has meant a great deal to each one of us. And so, S. C. H., we soon will be leaving you, but the rich experiences which you have given us, and the friendships we have made are valuable possessions which we shall always cherish. 25