York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

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PRE-CLINIC NURSING . . . I Miss McGary, Y. J. C, Coordinator A. Myers, Student Nurse COURSE OF STUDY Anatomy Chemistry Microbiology Psychology Sociology English College life is a gay life, despite the count- less studies involved. That is the conclusion we, the pre-clinicals of the York Hospital School of Nursing, reached as we left the college cam- pus first semester. It was really the social affairs which ce- mented the friendly relationship existing be- tween Y. J. C. and Y. H. S. N. We appreciated the privilege of being invited to the outstand- ing social events of the year. Little did we know the good time we would have as we, dressed in jeans and shirts, climbed into the bus which took us to the scene of the all-day college picnic. Our courses at Y. J. C. contributed a great amount of the fundamental knowledge required of girls aspiring to a nursing career. Biological sciences: anatomy, microbiology, and chem- istry proved to be interesting but difficult at times. Psycholoy, sociology, and English pro- vided many new trends of thought. Page 28

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TERMINAL COURSES Things to Come As one field of development in the current expansion of American higher education, the community college with its terminal courses is increasing in importance on a sound economic, technical and intellectual base. The theory- is not entirely new but has been projected by educators for the past several years, often included in proposals for enlargement of the general free educa- tion system to provide some college training for all high school students. Functional in theory, the terminal course program is planned to operate on the community level and to serve a distinct educational purpose in com- munities the size of York, having been presente d as a means of meeting the total post-high-school needs of the community. In addition to removing geo- graphical and educational barriers to educational opportunities, which exist under the present system of four-year colleges, the plan also envisions the community college as an active center of adult education. Such a program, now under consideration in York Junior College, would be closely integrated with local high school education and would be slanted toward the students who must terminate their higher education after the four- teenth year. Studies have shown that one-half of the college students are unable to complete the conventional four-year course and that they would profit more by special studies planned to meet their needs over a two-year period than they would from the first two years in established institutions. Both general and vocational training would be given. One principal area of education would be in the semi-professional line, where often two years of training would be sufficient for technicians needed to meet society ' s occupational requirements. It has been shown, in fact, that in some fields more technicians with two years ' training are needed than professionals with four years ' work. However, in addition to vocational train- ing, such students also would receive general education for better social understanding and personal development. The community college also would serve as the center of learning for an entire community, gearing its program to the needs of the locality and keep- ing alive intellectual curiosity among the out-of-school adults, thus improv- ing the quality of their lives and at the same time providing supplemental studies helpful in their various vocations. The principle of the terminal course thus is to serve a definite intellectual, economic and technical function, not only by providing a well-rounded and complete education for young people unable to complete four-year courses, but also by training much-needed technicians such as medical secretaries, recreational leaders, salesmen in special fields, dental hygienists and nurses ' aides. Such colleges would be sponsored largely through public auspices, re- ceiving funds from the community as well as the state. A sound financial es- tablishment, as well as a coordinated state-wide program to locate colleges properly and plan curricula, is advocated by educators. Thus, within the next few years we hope to see fully integrated terminal courses established in York Junior College. Page 27

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Now, as we regretfully depart from our col- lege classrooms, laboratories, social events and many friends, we turn to our duties at the hos- pital, the second semester. Besides our practical work on the floors, of checking charts, alleviating pain, making pa- tients comfortable, we have classes in Nursing Arts, Pharmacology, Drugs and Solutions, Med- ical Nursing and Nutrition. As we become more advanced students, other subjects will be added to our curriculum as: Allergy, Pediat- rics, Obstetrics, Surgical Nursing and Commu- nicable Diseases. We wish to extend our gratitude to our pa- tient and understanding Y. J. C. teachers, who spent much time and effort in our behalf, also to those responsible for thoughtfully including us in the yearbook of ' 48. It makes us feel a part of Y. J. C. THE CAPPING CEREMONY . . . With loyalty will I en- deavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote my- self to the welfare of those committed to my care. . . . Reflections on Science. Page 29