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Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Digital CommonsCaps & Capes Jefferson Nursing9-1969Caps & Capes - September 1969Jane LeaseLet us know how access to this document benefits youFollow this and additional works at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/caps_and_capesThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Jefferson Digital Commons. The Jefferson Digital Commons is a service of ThomasJefferson University's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The Commons is a showcase for Jefferson books and journals, peer-reviewed scholarlypublications, unique historical collections from the University archives, and teaching tools. The Jefferson Digital Commons allows researchers andinterested readers anywhere in the world to learn about and keep up to date with Jefferson scholarship. This article has been accepted for inclusion inCaps & Capes by an authorized administrator of the Jefferson Digital Commons. For more information, please contact:JeffersonDigitalCommons@jefferson.edu.Recommended CitationLease, Jane, "Caps & Capes - September 1969" (1969). Caps & Capes. Paper 5.https://jdc.jefferson.edu/caps_and_capes/5CAPS & CAPES Dear Little Sisters: Every Junior knows that when you come we've moved one step farther towards the end of three years. You make us feel that we know a little something. Your questions, problems, and fears bring back memories of the first few months for me at Jeff. A class coming in with new ideas can bring back same of our enthusiasm. Here are some of our ideas on little sisters: A little sister is someone ••• •• 1 • • ••••• who's just as scared as I was. 2 ••••••• with whom I can relive that glorious Freshman year. 3 ••• •••• you want to help so she won't make the same mistakes you did . 4 ••••••• you want t o help get through that firs t year. 5 • •••• •• you hope won ' t be as dumb as you were. 6 ••••••• to fill in my empty place in nursing labo 7. ••O • ••I can look down on. 8 ••••••• to make me feel older. 9 ••••••• who provides an excuse to have a party. 10 • • •••• • I can be pr oud of. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE As a Freshman with a big sister you have no doubt heard about clinical experience (otherwise known as working on the floor) which sometimes is exactly what you do, especially after you drop a patient's t ray and can't find a maid. I don't know what each of you expect but maybe I can lessen your curiosity a little by telling you what I remember from my first year. Your first ro a tion as you will soon find out is two hours allotted for making one bed . That sounds easy enough, but just wait until you finish and stand back to admire your masterpiece when the Instructor comes in and tugs a little here and a little there. All too soon your masterpiece falls apart . Finally, after you have acquired the skill of keeping your sheets tight in spite of the Instructor's tug, you get signed off. This means you are able t o make a bed without supervision . 2. Now you s tart the task of t aking temperatures , pulses, and blood pressures, and being checked and double checked by your faithful Instructor. This is not too bad, but when you are a nervous Freshman, the thermometer reads differently to your Instructor and she hears the blood pressure befor e you even knew you pumped it up. Next in line in t he skills to be learned is the bed-bath and backrub. The bedbath is often more r efreshing for the student nurse than it is for the patient . The main reason for this is because you usually end up drenched, especially if your patient happens to play in the wash bowl o Patients always enjoy backrubs» but try not to make the same mistake my roommate did and rub it with mouthwash. Seriously, your clinical experience as a Freshman will never be forgotten. Silly mistakes and nervousness will be looked back on in a year with nostalgia . Also. as a Freshman, when you'r confronted with a question or problem you can always hide behind your title and say, "I'm only a Freshman." In a year from now this will not work as I am finding out ! GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1972 SCARED! The rea ldeoce was dark and dreary As I came in through the door, I felt a little leary Like I did the night before . But s till I kept on going For to show fear was wrong, I knew I could be a nurse All along. SPORTS At'YOt\E? The athletic department of Jefferson heartily welcomes you to a year of vigorous activities, sportsmanship, and of course loads of fun and comedy. Yes, relief of headaches from crat11ning for exams, backa ehes from sitting in classes for eight hours, or any other complaints will be cured without charge on our famous basketball court, volleyball court , or swimming pool. There is nothing better than running up and down a ~ourt or swimming lengths of the poo l to forget your problems and worries or drown your sorrows. All you have to do is walk across the street t o the Jefferson Commons to take advantage of these and other activities. Of course, we are not to be held responsible for any muscle strains, or any other injuries sustained while engaging in such activities. So sports lovers, here is your chance to become not just a nurse , but a physically fit nurse; ready to turn mattresses, li ft pa tients, and move beds without any undue strain. One of the biggest sports activities of the year is none other than basketball! Yes, we do have a funlovi ng team who is out to win every game in this upcoming season . Our team belongs to the Student Nurses' League , and last year we were in third place. Only due to the fact that the officials had poor eyes ight . Would you believe they Ul0'1ed the baskets on us? Anyway, we had a grea t time and t'1e made some unforgettable acquaintances wi th other student nur ses from various nursing schools. But you ask, where do we obt ain our skills, and who masterminds our spectacular plays? Our adorable coach, Mrs. McDowell. She is responsible for initiating our undying spirit and urges us to fight, to win . In plain words she ' s 5'2" worth of packed dynamite ! So Freshmen, if you know what a basketball looks like and know how to bounce a ball why don 1 t you come to try-outs when they start? If you don't make the team, don't fret, for there is ano ther way to play by simply j oining the intramural team. Of course enthus iastic spectators are always apprec iated, and ~ho knows, you may dec ide to become a professi.onal pbyer after graduation. Yes, you will eventually graduate ! We also have an intramural volleyball and swimming team as well as other numerous activities . Each class forms their own team and competes against each other . An added attraction is the Faculty game where anything can happen. So girls, never complain of nothing to do unless you are a ,:onfinned deadhead. There is also an added attraction! Since we use the same gym as the medical students and other personnel you are bound to make a few acqua i nt-ances. Oh yes, don't forget to allow time for studying, and the best of everything to the Class of 72. SNAP As a student nurse, I'm sure you are looking forward to the chance for meeting many new and interesting people, and becoming a ct i ve i n the students' professional organization. The Student Nur ses Association of Pennsylvania affords you the opportunity of ge t ting t ogether with ot her students to •,.roice your opinions and share comments . The plans for this coming year are sure t o pr ove valuable in your adjustment to nursing, and to interest you in the many different fields. Each year there is a ctate convention and it is to held in Lancaster, Pa . for this year . The national convention in Florlda is the highpoint of activity. The only way any organization can be effecti11e is if it has a ct i ve and enthusiastic members . This year you ca.n help make SNAP all that it can be. Any questions •• •• • see me ln Room 1,.09 . Anita Gilbert Hi Frosh! Miss Sairey Gamp 98.6 Thermometer Lane Penicillin, Pennsylvania 180cc September 15, 1969 Well, it never ceases to fail that a brand new crop of girls come here each September to take a stab at good ol' Jeff. I know this fortress can meet the test of all you new "pinkies", and this girl here is gonna help you through here, too . Who am I? IUs t ory has me recorded as the idea 1 example of a disreputable and impudent nurse that made visits to the hospital in the 1800's an unforgettable experience . Yes, such is my unworthy fate, for you see, at heart, I rea lly try to do everything accord ing to procedure. But how was I supposed to know that the difference between pink and blue alcohol was more than just color. Oh well, you can't win them all! I suppose at this time you have many mixed emot i ons about entering nursing. It~s natural and to be eKpected because everyone has told you how tough it will be. You've asked yourself a million times today i f this is what you really want . Of course, it's str ange and you feel like the word "Freshmen!! i s written all over you . Believe me, the upper-classmen are so very glad to see you because it means they have now completed another year . You'll have some memorable experiences here to tell all the kids back home when you see them again. If you ' re the average s tudent though, you would be too embarrassed to say anything . Just ask your local big sister if she did anything spastic, and especially in front of about five doctors. I always like to get my two cents in at the very beginning of your time here so I can give you a few "tips from the top" . You'll be hearing from me real soon. Love,Sairey 5. STUDENT COUNCIL Before starting this article, I wondered how I would i ntroduce you to our Student Council. Of course, I could start off by welcoming you to Jeff; but probably 80 mi l lion people have already wished you good luck. Then I could list the office rs and the func t ions of the Student Council, but you probably would have stopped at the first sentence. So I decided to relate to you some of the activities that were done last year and wil l be continued this year, we hope! First, we sponsored a Student-Faculty Picnic early in September to acquaint you with some members of the Staff . Once we were there, we gorged ourselves with hot dogs, pota to chips, soda, etc. - only resting t o kill a few flies or mosqui.t oes . Afterwards we attempted t o organize some relays and egg-throwing contests . The re lays went fine; but the eggs were a mess ending up in faces, laps, and anywhere imaginable. This activi ty started several other functions such as volleyball, basketbal l , etc. with the Faculty . Secondly, you might be interested in our Christmas Dance and Spring Formal. Last year both functions were held in our J efferson Hall Commons and both were very successful. Speaking of rules, this year the Student Council managed t o r evise our constitution and most of our rules. Although it t ook almost the entire year, we changed some and added other rules and allowances. Mos t of the students are happy with the rules and regulations presented by the School of Nursing. Briefly, I have explained some of the Student Council's a ctivities and functions . '!'his year, with Jill Roberts as our president , we plan to have more activities and functions with the help of your new ideas . 6. HAPPINESS IS • •• Happiness is not having a class until 10 o'clock. Happiness is an empty sink in the bathroom when you get up. Happiness is having a roomtnate who's good at ironing caps . Rappi.ness is learning your roommate is just as homesick as you are . Happiness is having a roommate who will make sure you get up at 7 A.M. when the alarm goes off . Happi ness is finding out your roommate doesn't want to study, either . Happiness is t rying on your uniform and finding out it fits . Happines s i s a roommate who hes the record you always ~7anted to buy . Happiness l s 2 clean sheets outside your door. Happines s is a roommate who knows all the French words for your crossword puzzles. Happiness is a patient who tells your Instructor how nice you are . Happiness is adjusting . I really hope you 1 ve all enjoyed this issue of "Caps 'n Capes" made especially for our "T.itt le Sisters". If it wasn 't for all the support of the staff I'm sure I'd s t ill be up to my neck in tons of carbon paper. We 're all anxious t o see some new faces at our mee tinga o Lots of help is needed in all sreas: writing , typi ng , etc. Please come and give us a few hours of your time . Editor: Jane Lease Sta ff~ Contributors : Anita Gilbert 7. Carol Malek Pat Powers Eileen Kubiak Linda Smith Cindy Rattb Cindy Goss Jane Senderling Linda Chris t ianson 

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