University of Michigan Medical and Nursing School - Aequanimitas Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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tribute to 1968 would you believe that our year could dare to become a legend of the past there can be no denial that a tear will be etched on that page, fast some days flew by and we were flying high others, their slowness, my how we wished to die but each day followed with or without sleep each day with deadlines to keep some days with benehts to reap other days with sorrows, we buried deep during these hours and seconds somehow, something, somehow, something beckons us to continue to strive and to wait till nineteen hundred sixty and eight for dimensions are unfolding within us, that we never knew were there our souls and minds are ringing in our search to live a life of care know that i know you cry that i know you feel that i know you need that i know you care Be assured, that answers emerge But only when wisdom and patience merge Cmy warmest wishes for satisfaction and contentment in your futurel Rae H. QOkamotoD Yoshida

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l BARBARA j. HORN, M.S.N.Ed. Today as never before the need is urgent for nurses to critically and objectively view functions and practices of nursing to deter- mine direction for the profession to pursue. No longer are the old ways appplicable, no longer can each know all the facts, and no longer can each of us function as an indivi- dual in his own way. The explosion of scientific knowledge, the complexity of therapy and equipment, and the magnitude of demands placed upon us has increased our responsibilities and added to our functions causing great strain and stress, but at the same time presenting a challenge which is compelling if we believe nursing does have a unique needed service and if we are willing to expend the effort. To meet the challenge we must become a group with a common pur- pose, we must cooperate with the physician and other health professionals so that each enhances the service of the other. We must develop a relationship of trust, understand- ing, and mutual respect if we are to work together as colleagues. Nurses must provide leaders who are skilled nurse practitioners, scholars, and researchers who guide the pro- fession into the uncharted future with courage, wisdom, and dedication to our purpose. Our nursing heritage is one of which we can be proud. Couragious leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Dorthea Dix, Mary Nutting, and Livinia Dock were willing to speak out against accepted practice, to take stands that were not popular, and to lead nursing forward to its present position. The time has come again when nursing is at a crossroad. No longer can we be all things to all people! We must decide which path to follow-are we to be physicians assistants, coordinators, supervisors, or skilled practition- ers of nursing. The choice is ours! What is it that we do, that is needed by society, that no other discipline can do as well, and will give us satisfaction? Decisions must be made now and immediately imple- mented into our practice and educational programs. The future of nursing depends upon our accepting the challenge and seeking answers for today with the knowledge that these will guide us into the future. With time, actions can and will be modified, but lack of action leads to chaos and to abdiction of our obligation to society, to our profession, and to ourselves. You, the class of 1968, as you begin your professional career are needed to help find answers and to put them into practice. The future of nursing, its growth and its great- ness will reflect your behavior-your thoughts, feelings, and actions. By example you can be an effective leader willing and eager to explore ideas, to try new methods, and above all to maintain high standards of practice. Will it be said of you that you were an active participant or an indifferent bystander? The choice is yours! f'Be great in act, as you have been in thought. Let not the world see fear and sad distrust. Govern the motion of a kingly eye. Be stir- ring as the time,

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