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

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hm... W.S.N.A. Row 1: P. Quick, P. Egres, M. Koning, B. Beelen, P. Agar, G, Smith, KI Cappo, S. Cole, L. Conrad. Row 2: F. Raje,j. Squires, S. Katz, N. Ervin, C. Davis, K. Smith, C. Becker, K. Rathbun, S. Meyers. Row 3: A. Wil meth, M. Haugh, M. Boes, D. Betwee,j. Williams, G. Mathews,j. Bran WSNA attempts to: ' .1 setter, G. Wilkerson, L. Berli. Row 4: M. Vivirski, L. Clancy, M. Gainer, C. Vancea, S. Wells, D. Fisher, B. Baker, M. Craig, M. Cannon, C. Con- lin. Row 5: Livingstone, L. Sadowski, P. Alsgaard, F. Guttenberg, M. Burgel, C. Purdy, B. Christman, M. Christman, G. Rozinski. I 1 lb acquaint the student of nursing with the ways and means to effectuate his education in improving nursing standards and practice, 25 promote professional unity among student 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 profession, 41 provide pre-professional organizational activities which will allow the student nurse to more fully assume his professional responsibilities after his formal education, 55 stimulate an understanding and an interest in the professional parent organization, The American Nurses Association CANAjg 6D provide information regarding areas of professional 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. The organiza- tion 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. This year we were fortunate to have panels on birth control and abortion, and a prom- inent speaker who showed slides and spoke on heart transplantation among our pro- grams, as well as an excellent movie on L.S.D. and other such drugs. 234 A .

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STAFF K CNURSING SECTIOND NURSING EDITOR ....., CO-EDITOR ............ AEQUANIMITAS 2 PATAGAR GAYLA SMITH ETA It 'f' ,gwfiyuffi-'Sf?...6, A f,l-ta' f as 'f in 3' UNDERCLASSMEN ...... ...... A NN ZALEWSKI ORGANIZATIONS ......,. ..,... C HRIS VANCEA ROTATIONS ........ ,..... P AT ALSGAARD LAYOUT ......... ....... P AT WILKINS COPY EDITOR ........ ...... L INDA SADOWSKI CANDIDS ....... .....4 A NN WILMETI-I CAPTIONS ..... ..... M ARY HAUCI-I Row 1: Ann Zalewski, Gayla Smith. Row 2: Pat Agar, Chris Vancea, Pat Wilkins. SIGMA THETA TAU Sigma Theta Tau, founded in 1922, is the only national nursing honor society existing today. The national society is composed of forty-one local chapters. At the University of Michigan, Sigma Theta Tau is represented by Rho Chapter, founded in 1959. 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 pro- fessional leadership potential, and possession of desirable personal qualifications. The National Council and chapter delegates meet bienni- ally to integrate efforts towards promotion of the goals of Sigma Theta Tau: lj recognize the achievement of scholar- ship ofsuperior qualityg 25 recognize the development of lead- ership qualitiesg 3D foster high professional standards, 45 encourage creative work, Sjstrengthen committment on the part of individuals to the ideals and purposes of the profession of nursing. Sigma Theta Tau is an honor society but commit- ted to definate and positive goals within the nursing profes- sion. We regret that a photo of the group is not available at this time because of a conlIict of schedule between yearbook deadlines and scheduled meetings of the organization. During the course of the year this group sponsors many worthwhile projects such as, a tutoring service, a babysitting service for the mentally or physically handicapped child, and lectures on topics of interest to members and fellow students. This year brought a prominent nursing educator to Ann Arbor to speak on Idealism vs. Realism in Nursingl, in one of the programs. A discussion and refreshments followed with many faculty and students using this opportunity to ask ques- tions of the speaker. 233 ..u....t.J

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NURSING COUNCIL ,XX th.. .4 if 3 I ROW I Clieft to rightjx Julie Marenknecht fRecording Secretaryj, Verna D. Barton CAdvisorD, Susan Blond CPresidentj, Kathy Lanard fTreasurerD, Nina Hodge CCorresponding Secretaryj. ROW 2: Jerry Squires, Suzanne Jenkins, Marlena Robinson, Susan Ritchie, Martha Camp, Elizabeth Stockwell, Ann Zalewski, Mary Thompson, Nancy Scott, Meg Strzelecki, The Nursing council is one of the most dynamic organiza- tions within the School of Nursing. It has been fostered mu- tually 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 changes, thus enabling expression of ideas and viewpoints on issues affecting the Nursing School. 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 be- tween classes, which aids in the achievement ofclass 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 pro- fession of Nursing. Not only are communication and team- work essential to Nursing, but skills in problem solving and leadership as well. The Council offers opportunities to its members to develop further in these areas. The Scribble staff is composed of the publicity chairmen of each class. It is their responsibility to publish the school news- letter twice each semester. Through this paper they further communication within the classes and stimulate interest in class and organizational activities. Mabel King, Kathleen McCarthy, Linda Ciofu, Laurie Golden, Karen Williams, John Fongers. ROW 3: Jeanne Kassekert, Pat Brugge, Barb Lemlein, Paula Eberly, Barb Hamilton, Pamela Hackett, Mary Sved, Donna Jacobs, Sherry Bame, Tricia Chill, Kathy Whalen, Gale Anderson, Chris VanBokkem, Pat Place, Christine Vancea, Patricia Alsgaard. SCRIBBLE STAFF Row 1: Kathy Coyne, Ingrid Alfredson. Row 2: Jeanne Kassekert, Chris Vancea. 235