Page 9 - Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing 1964 Yearbook - Guests

Introduction
We arc preparing for one of the most challcnaing yet mcst reward–
ing profe ions. Cnder the hot, sweltering .kie of Paki tan a nur e–
,·olunteer of the Peace Corp '' ipcs with tender loving hand the
brow of a mother in labor. In a modern .\merican hospital a pri–
,·atc duty nurse joins hands ''ith her patient and prepares her to meet
her eternal reward. Two ituations eparated by a continent -
and yet united br a common bond - "lo,·e.'
What makes the nursing profession unique? It is unique because it
is inspired by great love and to the nur e is given the sacred trust of
,od's sick. he must be willing to utilize her head, heart and hands
in administering to her patient .
In the following paaes, the Class of 196-~ ha attempted to rccon–
truct the making of a nurse in her pursuit of "the heart of nur. ing
- [o,·c."
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