The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-17
SCRANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNEsDAY, SEPTEMBER N 1902

formed into an irritable, peevish, fault.
/ finding pessimist, who refuses all aid and
repels every attempt to make lighter his
burden. Thus It is that the professional
nurse must needs be self-denying
clothed with patience as with garment
may live. forgetting her own trials while
| striving to relieve human suffering.
| To you who have passed the prepara-
tory period, who have equipped your
selves for the duties of your chosen call
ing l have this to say:
| You have received the evidence of your
| fitness for the work which you are about
to enter upon; and all that your parch-
| ment certifies, you have doubtless earned.
| Your diplomas are the written proof of
| what you have done, and will be accept
| ed as a guarantee of your ability to do
all that your profession promises-all
that the medical profession can reason
| ably demand all that suffering humanity
can hope for.
What you have received is in the way
of meritorious recognition of what YOU
have accomplished. AS the hero Is
weather-crowned. as the soldier Is hon.
ored for brave deeds, so you have re-
ceived written testimonial of diligent and
painstaking preparation during your
training period.
The pleasant duty has fallen upon me
to confer upon you the badge of your
profession that which marks the Begin
ming of your professional career, the go
ing out to win for yourselves not only
the reward of honest toll. but the price
less honors that will came as the result
of conscientious work in your chosen
calling; and IL you resolve to make your
profession your life work. l am sure
this badge--the sign OF your oflice--will
be worn by you, and that 1t will always
prove a source Of real pleasure to you.
In this institution you have each made
exceptionally good records, and from
those whom you have cared for. both
here and in private homes, you have won
"a full measure of praise. Such marks Of
approval should tend to strengthen con-
fidence in yourselves, and of that kind
and character which will prompt you to
make greater efforts to do earnestly and
conscientiously all that occasion and
duty demands, all that your kindly ma
ture may prompt you to do.
In the practice ow your profession much
will be expected of you, and though pa
tients may be unreasonable you should
never forget your responsibilities that
quite as much depends upon the palms.
taking care of the nurse as upon the skill
of the physician; that careful nursing
does more in most cases to insure restor-
alton to health than the medicine pre-
scrbed by the physician.
linen L would remind you that IN the
performance of your duties you have the
glorious opportunities to labor for the
eternal welfare of the souls committed to
your care. While you are making war
upon disease for the restoration Of the
natural body, remember that it is your
highest privilege to prescribe for spir-
itual ills the blood that was shed for
the sins of mankind, the healing of all
people.
If you would work under the direction
OF the Great Physician, invoke his aid
constantly, rely upon hi; help continual
ly: remember that you are your broth
er's keeper" and that your success will
be greater and your reward more GER
tain if You combine in your work the
teachings of the meek and lowly Naza-
rene with the knowledge you have gained
in this institution.
Wear these badges with honor to YOUR
selves. and to the credit of your alma
mater. and may all good attend YOU in
your efforts to relieve humanity. pro.
long human life and add to human happi- |
ness.
After the exercises there was re-
ception held in one of the wards of the |
hospital in honor of the graduated |
nurses. Refreshments We're served.
The singers We're w. NJ. Clark. II. +. |
Clark. E. o. Roe and Claude Oliver.
The Mozart orchestra was composed |
of: w. p. Lynott, first violin: A. p. |
Thomas. second violin; r. r. Maxwell, !
Wallie Histed, clarionet; Thom-
as w. Douthwaite, trombone; G. W, !
Bly,, double bass.