Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14

to sHllfully give attention to the mo-
/ Their, and to the new life whose advent
/ into the home brings joy which nc
words can express. This I say must
be given, but there is other training
which in this day of effort against
| the spread of disease, must be impart-
/ ed to the nurse The Instruction.
the prevention of disease-ranks in
| equal Importance to bringing back to
health those who are sick. Those to
whom sickness comes must have care,
but thrice happy should we be, if it
be given to US to aid in preventing in
ony home or community the spread
Of disease.
The nurse should be keen in obser-
vance of first symptoms. She should
know that proper care of Gust a
scratch" may save severe infection.
! She should know that what we call a
cold today may tomorrow mean pneu-
monia, and she should do her part in
seeing that proper attention is given,
and she should be taught her part in
the elimination Of contagious diseas-
es.
Hospitals are needing teachers, and
our schools must be the place where
we must find them Columbia Col
lege of New York, has what is known
as Teachers College, under the dirce-
ton Of Adelaide Nutting and Anne W.
Goodrich, two of the noblest, best ed
ucated women in our profession, which
is for the preparation of teachers and
superintendent of schools for nurs-
es. Why may we not have such a de-
partment in our Wisconsin Univer-
sity? We might go on giving many
of the avenues of service of the nures
the school nurse, the district nurse,
the factory nurse, and now the work
of the nurse in the country, but time
forbids.
What is the type of woman we
want in our schools? Can we afford
to admit to them any short of the
best? We want women of culture, of
refinement, of education. We want
women of heart and of broad inter
asts-women who can be trusted, who
are eager to learn, who have been
taught obedience, consideration for
others, and who are willing to sacrifice
self. Surely we can secure for our
schools in Wisconsin women of this
character, and we believe our schools
are making it possible for nurses who
desire the best opportunities to have
them here in our own state.
We believe that here in Grand Rap
ids such a school is to be. We have
confidence in those who are helping
to found it, and we pledge to it our
interest and loyal support
There is no profession which so calls
forth the best in women, which brings
such returns in gratitude and love for
service rendered And now in clos
ing I wish to bring to you the pledge
for nurses given to us by Florence
Nighting gale:
Il solemly pledge myself before
God, and in the presence of this assem-
oily to pass my life in purity, and to
practice my profession faithfully. l
will abstain from whatever is dele
|
ferrous and mischievous, and will not
take or knowingly administer any
harmful drug. I will do all in my
power to maintain and elevate the
standing of my profession, and will
hold in confidence all personal mat
ters committed to my keeping, and all
family affairs coming to my know
ledge in the practice of my calling
With loyalty will I endeavor to aid
the physician in his work, and will de
vote myself to the welfare Of those
committed to my care"