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

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,W.S.N.A. Row l: P. Quick, P. Egres, M. Koning, B. Beelen, P. Agar, G. Smith, Cappo, S. Cole, L. Conrad. Row 2: F. Raje CWSNA Presidentl, Squire fU.M. Membership Chairmanj, S. Katz CMSSNA Presidentl, N. Ervin CAd- visorl, C. Davis CRecording Secretaryb, K. Smith fist Vice Presidentl, C. Becker CCorresponding Secretaryb, K. Rathbun CTreasurerJ, S. Meyers 12nd Vice Presidentl. This year commemorates the fifteenth anni- versary of the Washtenaw Student Nurses Associa- tion CWSNAD, a member of the Michigan State Student Nurses Association. WSNA is the local pre- professional nursing organization, composed of undergraduate students from the two schools of nurs- ing in Washtenaw County, Saint joseph Mercy School of Nursing and the University of Michigan School of Nursing. WSNA attempts to: ID acquaint the student of nursing with the ways and means to effectuate his education in improving nursing standards and practice, 27 promote professional unity among stu- dent nurses in the area, in the state, and in the nation, 35 provide an opportunity for the student to know and understand current trends in his profes- organizational activities which will allow the student nurse to more sion, 4D provide pre-professional Row 3: A. Wilmeth, M. Hauch, M. Boes, D. Betwee,-I. Williams, G. Mathews, j. Bransetter, C. Wilkerson, L. Berli. Row 4: M. Vivirski, L. Clancy, M. Finne- gan, C. Vancea, S. Wells, D. Fisher, B. Baker, M. Craig, M, Cannon CMem- bership Chairman, St. joeb, C. Conlin. Row 5.1. Livingstone, L. Sadowski, P. Alsgard, F. Guttenberg, M. Burgel, C, Purdy, B. Christman, G. Christman, G. Rozinski. fully assume his professional responsibilities after his formal education, SD stimulate an understanding and an interest in the professional parent organiza- tion, The American Nurses Association CANAD, and 63 provide information regarding areas of pro- fessional nursing practice, present and future. These functions are achieved by working closely with the local unit of ANA in an effort to keep WSNA members informed on current concerns in nursing. Secondly, the organization presents monthly programs of interest to the student nurse, such as speakers on present trends in nursing, individuals actively engaged in an unusual area of nursing, and panels on controversial issues confronting the nurse. To implement ideas and changes relative to nursing on all levels, the association provides organization similar to that of ANA. 219

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SIGMA THETA TAU ROW l Cleft to rightlz S. Yahnke, I.. Nickle, L. Yunis, K. Wing, B. Hickes, K. Danielson, P. Lyon, K. johnson, S. Keith, M. Lang. ROW 2: P. Kappila, B. Pringle, S, Clarke, V. Barton CAdvisor7. M. l.oomis, A. Wagers, C. Cravens, K, Teegarden, -I. Knight, B. Warson. ROW 3: K. Seeger, M. Camp- bell, N. Ervin, M. Kennedy, S, Barber, l.. Schabbuttl, B. Britton, D. Boring, G. Skinner, K. Reick, M. Harns, li. Campbell, M. Reynolds, M. Harton, K. Phy, H. McKenna. ROW 4: M. Hicks, T. Burkett, V. Schaefers, P. Potter, S. Van Gorder. S. Young. T. White, I.. Wing, C. Becker, Goodlad, A. Comins, K. Franks, H. Van Ess, M. O'Neil, S. Meycrs,j.judd, Sigma Theta Tau. founded in 1922, is the only national nursing honor society existing today. The national society is composed of forty-one local chap- ters. At the University of Michigan. Sigma Theta Tau is represented by Rho Chapter, founded in 1959. Sitting: -Iudy Goodlad CPresidentJ, Joanne Parken, CVice Presidentb, Mike O'Neil CCorresponding Secretaryb, Becky Hicks fTreasurer5. Standing: Miss Schabhuttl fAdvisorJ, Miss Barton CAdvisorJ, Miss Britton fRecording Secretaryb. Criteria for invitation to membership into Rho Chapter are: cumultive grade point average of 3.00 or above. first semester junior and above, evidence of professional leadership potential, and possession of desirable personal qualifications. The National Council and chapter delegates meet biennially to integrate efforts towards pro- motion of the goals of Sigma Theta Tau: ID recog- nize the achievement of scholarship of superior quality: 25 recognize the development of leadership qualities. 35 foster high professional standards: 45 encourage creative work: 55 strengthen commitment on the part of individuals to the ideals and purposes of the profession of nursing. Sigma Theta Tau is an honor society but committed to definite and positive goals within the nursing profession.

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NURSING COUNCIL Q A A Row I: Katz, j. Schmiege. L. Berli, V. Barton, M, Hutchinson, K. Rathbun. Row 2: P, Halliday, L. Stock- well, P. Brugge, D. Samuel, C. Lawrence, L. Clancy, S. Cole, P. Alsgard, B. Taylor. Row 3: G. Smith, P. Agar, K. Lanard, F. Raje,j. Fongers, j. Stroud, C. Meyer, E. Gerber, D. Orloff. The Nursing Council is one of the most dynamic organizations within the School of Nursing. It has been fostered mutually by enthusiastic students and faculty. The Council has seen and realized opportunities for student nurses to become involved in campus affairs, faculty committees, and policy revision, thus enabling expression of ideas and viewpoints on issues affecting the Nursing School. The Council is composed of the officers from each class and the representatives of the various student organizations. These leaders facilitate more effective communication in and between classes, which aids in the achievement of class solidarity and intra-class unity. The Council provides a stimulus and motivation for growth, and extends itself to all members of the Nursing School. Representing the entire School of Nursing, the Council sets an example of attitudes and ideals appropriate to the profession of Nursing. Not only are communication and teamwork essential to Nursing, but skills in pro- blem solving and leadership as well. The Council offers opportunities to its members to develop further in these areas.