Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing - Oak Yearbook (Williamsport, PA)

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Operating Room Nursing Anatomy and physiology came alive during the six weeks experience in the operating room. After learning the principles of sterile technique and the responsibilities and duties of circulating and scrub nurse. In the class room, the students were given the opportunity to apply their knowledge through actual participation in the roles. The operating room experience enabled the students to further their understanding of immediate post-operative care of the surgical patient and also the functioning of the surgical team in modern surgery. ' • frsj t. MRS. MARY BOWERSOX R.N. 29

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■■■■ MRS. SALLY LaRUE R.N. B.S.N. Ed. Obstetric Nursing The sharp cry of the newborn is a familiar sound which was heard during the three months of clinical experience in the obstetrical unit. Labor and delivery provided experience in caring for ' he mother and child before birth occurred. Changing diapers, bathing, feeding, baby bath and formula demonstrations and showing of the new infants to proud fathers were mem- orable experiences of working in the nursery. Working in post-partum afforded the opportunity to es- tablish a good relationship with the family as a whole. Indeed, none will ever forget or tire of the wonderful experience of witnessing the unbelievable miracle of birth. 28

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Pediatric Nursing The mystical world of a small child is a beautiful but strange creation. Little wonder then that pediatrics was a favorite speciality for some nursing students. Through studies of growth, development and the dynamics of childhood diseases, a better understanding of the actions and thoughts of children was attained. By delving into their world of daydreams, delights and concerns, many students broadened their knowledge and experience. Understanding of how the hospitalization of a child affects the parents and the problems they face was experienced in pediatrics. MISS HELEN LASCO R.N. B.S.N. Ed. 30