Associated with

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

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Harris College of Nursing

1947-1948

CALENDAR 1947 - 1948

Registration .... ..... ... . .. . ... . . ... ... : .. Septcm ber 11, 194 7 Freshman Orientation . ..... .. ....... ... .. September 12- 13, 1947 Classes begin .. .. .. . . . ... ..... .... . ... · .... September 15 , 1947 Christmas holidays begin .... . ... .. . . ... .. .. . . December 20, 1947 Classes resume . ... .... ..... . ... ... . . . . . . .. .. January 5, 1948

• Registration .......... . ...................... M arch 11 , 1948 Freshman Orientation . .... . ... . . .. . ....... . . March 12-13, 1948 Classes begin ... . .... . . . . .................... March 15, 1948 Graduation exercises . ... .. .. . . . .. . . . ............. June 2, 1948

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PEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT

BLOOD BANK

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PREPARING FOR INTRAVENOUS INJECTION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WILL S. HORN, M . D . . . . ..... . ............... . ... . Chairma11

W. W . WARD, D. D .. ... . . . . ...................... . Secretary

J. W . SHUGART . ..... . . ... . ... ... .. .......... Vice-Chairman GEORGE R. ENLOE, M . D.

CHARLES H. HARRIS, II, M. D.

CLYDE \V. PENRY

BISHOP A. FRANK SMITH, D. D.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

W . A MEACHAM, A sst. Sup_t. Fort W orth Public Schools . . .. Chairman

W . D . SMITH,' Pres. D::iard of Trustees, H arris M emorial M ethodist Hosp.

\V. S. H ORN, M . D ., Chairman, Board of Directors, College of Nursing

W . W . WARD D. D . .. . Dist. Supt. Central T exas M ethodist C onference

CHARLES H . HARRIS, M . D . Director , H arris M emorial M ethodist H ospital

B. T o L TERRELL . . . Administrator, H arris M emorial M ethodist H ospital

JEROME MOORE . . . D ean, Add R an College of ·A r ts &' Science, T. C. U. LUCY HARRIS, R . N. B. S ......... .. D ean, H arris College of Nursing

,D irector Nursing Service, H a rris M emorial M ethodist H ospital

HARRIS MEMORIAL-METHODIST HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

W. D. SMITH .. . ...... . .......... . ...... .. ....... . Chairman

WARREN JOHNSTON, D. D . ... · . . . . _ .. ... . .... ..... Vice -Chairman

C. P. SCHENCK, M . D .......... : .. · . . . . ........ .. . . . .. Secretary

BERT BALL, M . D . S. A. BARNES, D. D . BISHOP E . A. BOAZ CHARLES F . CLAYTON, M. D. J. R . EDWARDS GEORGE R. E NLOE, M. D. L. L. F ELDER T. E . GRAHAM R. L. GROGAN, M . D . CHARLES H . HARRIS, M. D . WILL S. H ORN, M. D . E. A. LANDRETH J. M ARVIN LEONARD

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NED LYDICK BOYCE M ARTIN CLYDE PENRY P . E . RILEY, M . D . GEORGE SCALING ]. N . R. SCORE, D . D. J. W . SHUGART BISHOP A. FRANK SMITJ:{ S. E. STOUT, M . D. " ·. W. W. WARD, D. D. R . J. WHITE, M . D . B. S. WIEDEMAN, D. D. S.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

MCGRUDER ELLIS SADLER, B. A., M. A., B. D., Ph. D., D. D. President, Texas Christ ian University

LUCY HARRIS, R. N., B. S. Dean, Harris College of Nursing SAMUEL ·WARD HUTTON, B. A. , D. D .. R egistrar, T exas Christian Univ . B. ToL TERRELL, B: A ........... Bursar, Harris College of Nursing

FA CUL TY COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: J. Katharine Bratton, Chairman; Lucy Harris, Ruth Eloise Sperry, Edith Prather, Inez G. Spence, Mary Talbott, and Sada F. Haynes.

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: J. Katharine Bratton, Chairman; Lucy Harris, Ruth Eloise Sperry, Edith Prather, Inez G. Spence, Mary Talbott, and Sada F. Haynes.

ADMISSION, PROMOTION AND GRADUATION: ]. Katharine Bratton, Chairman; Lucy Harris, Ruth Eloise Sperry and Edith Prather. · .

LIBR,A..RY AND PUBLICATIONS: Sada F. Haynes, Chairman; Donna Jean Billington, Inez G. Spence and Ila Mershon. '

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING: Ruth Eloise Sperry, Chai:rman; Ila Mershon, Inez G. Spence and Thelma Southard.

PEDIATRIC NURSING: Elizabeth ,Benoit, 1::;hairman; Ruth Eloise Sperry, and Edith Prather. · · ·

NURSiNG PROCEDURES: Edith Prather, Chairman; Sada F. Haynes, Thelma Southard, Elizabeth Benoit, Viola Schrier, . Ila: Mershon, and Ruth Eloise Sperry.

H~ALTH, SOCIAL AND RECREATION: Inez G. Spence,, Chair,. man,' .'.Edna. Newman, Lillian Coffey, Edith Prather, Minnie Har; man, and Dorothy · Eakle. '

STAFF EDUCATION: Edith Prather, Chairman; Lucy Harris, Sada F. Haynes, J. Katharine Bratton, and Ila Mershon.

OBSTETRIC NURSING: Mary Talbott, Chairman; Katharine Goetz, Yladia Medina, and Margaret Wiliams. ·

OPERATING ROOM NURSING: Fannie M. Harr'ison, Chairman; Mary foster, Eli.zabeth McCoy and Ruth Eloise Sperry.

' ELECTIVES AN;OJ AFFILIATE EXPERIENCE: Lucy B,;1.rris,:

Chairman; Ruth Eloise Sperry, Mary Talbott and J. _Katharine Bratton. J ·

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FACULTY

McGRUD.ER ELLIS SADLER, B.A., M.A., B.D., Ph.D., D.D .. . . President, .Texas Christian University

LUCY HARRIS, R .N., B.S .... . ....... . ..... . .. Professor of. Nursing Dean. Harris College of Nursing

]. KATHARINE BRATTON, R.N., B.A., M .A ... ... Associate Professor of Nursing; Asst. Dean, Harris College of Nursing

RUTH ELOISE SPERRY, R.N., B.S., M .S . . . Assistant Professor of Nursing

INEZ G. SPENCE, R.N., B.S .. . ....... , ................ Instructor Surgical Nursing

SADA F. H AYNES, R.N., B.A., B.S ........... . . Instructor in Nursing

. EDITH PRATHER, R.N., B.S .............. . .. . . Instructor in Nursing

MARY TALBOTT, R.N., B.S . . ................. . ... .. .. Instructor Public Health and Obstetric Nursing

DOROTHY EAKLE, B.S., M.S .. . ...... . .. . ............. Instructor Nutrition and Diet Therapy

LULA MAE STARNES, B.S .............. . ...... . ..... . .Instructor Nutritio-ry. and _Diet T herapy

DONNA JEAN BILLINGTON, B.S .......... . ... : . ........ Librarian

ASSISTANTS

FANNIE GRAVES, R.N ... . ................... Orthepedic Nursing

ELIZABETH BENOIT, R.N ........... • .. , ........ . Pediatric Nursing

KATHERINE GOETZ, R.N ......... . ..... . ....... Obstetric Nursing

MARTHA FAIR, R.N . .. . . ... . . . ... . .. . ..... . ... Surgical Nursing

FANNIE M. HARRISON, R. N ............... Operating Room Nursing

I LA MERSHON, R .N . . ......... . ..... : ..... . ... Medical Nursing

· OTHER INSTRUCTION AL STAFF ·

HEAD NURSES AND SUPER VISOR S

VIOLA SCHRIER, ~.N . . . ..... . .. ... . . Asst. D irector Nursing Service

MINNIE HARMON, R.N . .... . ..... . .. Asst. Director Nursing Service . .

]EWELL MOORE, R.N . . .. . . .. . .. ..... Asst. Director Nursing Service

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VIRGINIA FRAZIER, R .N .............. . .. .. . .... . Medical Nursing

D ORIS HOLMES, R.N . . . .. .. .......... . .... . .. . Medical Nursing

MAXINE FILKINS, R.N . .. ....... . ... . . . ... .... Pediatric Nursing

VIRGINIA BASS, R .N .. ...... . .. .... . ... . . ..... ... . ... Nursery

MARGARET WILLIAMS, R.N . .... ......... ....... Obstetric -Nursing

THELMA SOUTHARD, R.N ..... .... ....... .. G ynecological Nursing

LORENE G. SMITH, R .N ......... . .......... Gynecological Nursing

MARY ELLEN C ASSELL, R .N . .. .. ........... . . Orthopedic Nursing

KATHERINE M c KINNEY, R .N .... .... . . ...... . Orthopedic Nursing

WINIF,RED GREMM, R.N ....... ........... Surgical Recovery Room

M ARY FOSTER, R.N .............. Asst. Supervisor, Operating Room

LAVERNl;l M U LLINS, R .N .............. ......... Operating Room

M ARGIE FORD, R.N . .. . ..... · ..... . .. ...... . .... Operating R oom

FRANCIS FREEMAN, R.N .. ......... .. ........... Operating Room

JEANETTE KENAS, R .N ........... • . •. . ........ . Operating Room

ELIZABETH McCOY, R .N . ................ •. .... Operating Room

BETTY N AN WILLIAMSON, R.N .. ................ Operating Room

D OROTHY M ACK, R.N ....... . . . : . • ............. Operating R oom

CHERYL FUNKHOUSER, R .N ... . .... Supervisor, Central Supply R oom

E VE LYN PRICE PITTMAN, R .N .. ......... . . ..... Premature Nursery

LILLIAN C OFFEY . . ... .... .. . . .. .. ........ .... . . House Mother

EDNA NEWMAN ....•.......................... House Mother

GAYLE PRICE ... . · ......... . ..... . ........ .. ....... Secretary

LECTURERS FROM MEDICAL STAFF

N OEL R . B AILEY, M.D ................ ...... .. . . . .. . Obstetrics

TOM W . BLACK, M.D .....•........ ...... . .... . ..... Pediatrics

}ACK D . BROWNFIELD, M.D . ........ . . ......... .. Otolaryngology

FRANKLIN J. CAMPBELL, M.D . ..................... Dermatology

D EWITT CLAUNCH, M .D .. ............. ....... .. . ... . Medicine

FRANK COHEN, M.D . . . .. .... .. .... ... . .... . ...... . Pediatrics

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]. B. FERSHTAND, M.D . ............. .. .......... ': ... Medicine

L. 0 . .GODLEY, M.D .. . .. . ............... . . .. . . .... . Pediatrics

R. L. GROGAN, M.D .... . . . ...... .. ..... . .. . ..... ... Obstetrics

OscAR W. HAFFKE, M.D ..... . ..... : . ......... . ..... Medicine

FRANK W . HALPIN, M.D ................... . ........ Medicine

0. A. H-\MILTON'. M.D .............. ...... . .. . .. . Dermatology

CAREY HIETT, M.D .................. . ...... · . .. ... Gynecology

SrM HULSEY, M.D . . ........ . . ..... ... . ... . ......... Medicine

W. R. LEON, M.D . . .. , ............. . . .... . .. .. . ..... Medicine

LEWIS LEVY, M.D .. . .. . : ...... · ..... ..... ......... OrtFiopedics I

DEWITT NEIGHBORS, M.D .. .... ..... . .. . . ...... . ..... Medicine

VAN D. RATHGEBER, M.D. 0 phthalmology

E. G. SCHWARZ, M.D ... . ............... . ... . . . ... . . Pediatrics

W . B. SEALY, M.D . ... , . ................... . ......... Surgery

BLANCH];: T ERRELL, M.D . . . . ...... .. .. . . ; ....... ... ... Pediatrics

C. 0. T ERRELL, M.D . ........... . . . . ....... . .. .. ... Pediatrics

C. S. E. T ouzEL, M:D ... . ......... .. ........... .... Pediatrics

E. M. W EIR, M.D . . ....... . ......... . .. . . . . . ..... .' . Pediatrics

JOHN A. WIGGINS, M.D . . ....... : . . .... . .......... Tuberculosis

HAROLD M. W ILL!AMS, M.D ... . .... . . ... .. Communicable Diseases

WM. W . WooDs; JR., M.D ... . ........... . ...... . .... . . Urology

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

HARRIS MEMORIAL METHODIST HOSPITAL

CHARLES H . HARRIS, M. D., F. A. C. S . ............. . . ... Director

ToL T ERRE LL, B. A. . ... ........... . . ... .... .... Administrator

Lucy HARR:s, B.S., R.N ....... ...... ·. Director of Nursing Service

]OHN]. A NDUJAR, M. D., F. A. C. P . . .... .. . Director of Laboratories

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FORT WORTH DEPARTMENT OF HEAL TH AND WELFARE

HAROLD M. WI LLIA MS, M.D. . .. . ... . . ... .. .. ......... ... ...... Director OLGA B U RE SH , R. N . ... . ... . .................. . . Director N ursing S ervice RHODA M. BoDYCEAT, R. N ...... . ..................... . .. Field Su pervisor

U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITAL

Administrative Staff :

WILLIAM F. OSSEN FORT, B.S ., M.D ... .. Medical Director- U.S.P.H.S. Commanding Officer

SEYMOUR D. VESTERMARK, B .S., M.D ... . ... Sr. Su.rgeon- U.S .P.H.S. · Executive Officer

ROBERT T. HEWITT, B.S. , M.D ......... . ..... Su.rgeon- U.S.P.H.S. Clinical Director

MILDRED D. PRATT ...... . ..... . .. Nurse Officer (R) - U.S.P.H.S. Chief Nurse

TABITHA W. RosSETTER, A.B., B.N .... . ... Sr. Asst. Nurse Officer-U.S .P.H.S Director of Nursing Edu.cation

ETHEL R. SANDFORD, B.S . .... Sr. Asst. Nurse Officer (R) - U.S.P.H.S. Asst. Chief Nurse

Teaching Staff :

SEYMOUR D. VESTERMARK, B.S ., M.D . . . .... Sr. Su.rgeon- U.S.P.H.S. ROBERT T. HEWITT, B.S., M.D ...... . .... . ... Su.rgeon- U.S.P.H.S. LADISLAUS J. ZBRANEK, M.D. . . . . ...... . Surgeon (R) - U.S.P.H.S. CURTIS G. SOUTHARD, B .S., M.D .. , .......... Su.rgeon- U.S .P.H.S. ]AMES L. BAKER, M .D .... . ............ • . . .. Su.rgeon- U.S .P.H.S. JOSEPH C . STURGELL, B.S., M.D ... . . .. .... . . Su.rgeon- U.S.P.H.S. PHILLIP L. SPENCER, B.S., M.D . . .. . .... P.A. Su.rgeon- U.S.P.H.S . GASTON E. BLOM~ B.A., M.D ..... , ...... Asst. Su.rgeon- U.S.P.H.S. EDMUND V. COWDRY, JR., A.B., M .:Q ..... Asst. Surgeon- U.S.P.H.S. ROBERT H. DYSINGER, A.B., M.D ... . .. . .. Asst. Su.rgeon-U.S.P.H.S. DAVID D. LEGRAND, B.S., M.D . . . , • . . Asst. Surgeon (R) - U.S.P.H.S. GovE HAMBRIDGE, J R., B.S., M .D . ... ..... Asst. Su.rgeon-U.S.P.H.S. MR. FRANCIS M. WICKERSHAM, A.B., M.A. . . Psychologist-U.S.P.H.S. ETHEL R. SANDFORD, B.S . .. • . Sr. Asst. Nurse Officer (R) - U.S.P.H.S. LENORE BRANNON, O.T.R. .. . • . , .. , .... Chief Occupational Therapy

' Aide- U.S.P.H.S. RUTH HORTON, B.Ed. M.S.S ..... Field Director- American Red Cross ELOISE WH ITNEY, A.B., M.A. . . Case Supervisor- American Red Cross MARY V IRGINIA FRYE, A.B . . . ......... . Head Recreation Worl{_er-

American Red Cross

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HISTORY

The Harris College of Nursing was made possible through a $750,-000 Trust Fund set up by the well known Fort W orth surgeon, Dr. Charles H . Harris. This College was developed from the Harris School of Nursing which was established in 1912 at the H arris Clinic Hospital.

In 193-7 The H arris Clinic Hospital and the Methodist Hospital were consolidated and the new and larger institution was given the name of H arris M emorial M ethodist Hospital. As the M ethodist School of Nursing had been discontinued in 1936 the H arris School of Nursing was transferred to H arris Memorial H ospital and was continued under its original charter. The building which formerly housed the H arris Clinic H ospital was given by Dr. Harris to the Harris M emorial Methodist Hospital to be used as a residence for student nurses, and is known as the Fannie M . Harris Hall.

Dr. Harris stipulated in his gift that the income from the' Trust Fund be used to conduct a College of Nursing associated with a College or University in Fort W orth which is a member of the Southern Associa­tion of C olleges and Universities. In 1945 a committee from the Board of Trustees of the Harris M emorial M ethodist Hospital was appointed to study the proposed plan and to make recommendations to that body. This committee recommended that an arrangement be made with Texas Christian University to carry on the academic work of the College. The Board of Trustees unanimously accepted the recommendation and the Central T exas Methodist Conference gave final approval to it at its annual meeting in October 1946. Reorganization of the school of nurs­ing with its own Board of Directors had in the meantime been effected, and the College of Nursing was made one of the eight colleges of Texas Christian University. · .

The Harris College of Nursing has the distinction of being the only College of Nursing in the State, and one of the few in the nation, to have an endowme11t..

LOCATION OF COLLEGE OF NURSING AND FACILITIES FOR INSTRUCTION

The offices, classrooms, and laboratories of the College of Nursing . are located in the Harris M emorial M ethodist H ospital. In addition to

the T exas Christian University library, nursing students hav'e the use of the C ollege of Nursing library at the H arris Memorial M ethodist Hos; pita! which includes most of the nursing periodicals as well as nursing and medical reference books.

CLINCAL PRACTICE FIELD

The HARRIS MEMORIAL METHODIST HOSPITAL serves as a practice fi eld for students in the College of Nursing for experience in

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medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric nursing. This hospital is J-:oused in a fine, modern, nine-story, fireprcof building. It is api:;roved by the American College of Surgeons, i, on the approved list of American Medical Association for the training of interns, and is an institutional member of both the American H ospital Assr:ciation and the Texas Hos­pital Association. The hospital has a d1ily average of more than 300 patients. It is particularly well planned and organized to give good clini­cal experience to the student nurse. Patients are segregated according to diagnosis on medical, surgical, orthopedic, gynecologic, pediatric, and obstetric divisions, making it possible to give better planned instruction on these services.

The surgical and obstetric recovery rooms afford unusual oppor­tunities for the observation and care of post operative and post partum patients. Students also have experience in prenatal and postpartal clinics and in well baby conferences conducted by the resident staff and a public health rwrse who is a member of the faculty of the College of Nursing.

The operating suite consists of five major and three minor rooms. A sufficient number of auxiliary workers are employed to perform non­nursing duties so that students spend their time in observing and assist­ing with operations, thereby making their experience more valuable.

The obstetric department offers unusual opportunities in that the large number of patients affords observation of a wide variety of ab­normalities and complications.

The UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPI­TAL has many features which make the students' twelve weeks' exper­ience in psychiatric nursing there invaluable. Most members of the Medi, cal Staff have had previous psychiatric training and experience. The hospital serves as a training field for physicians as well as nurses and corpsmen.

The hospital cares mainly for the acutely ill patient, with em­phasis on treatment. Patients who are likely to become chronically ii.I are transferred to other institutions.

A well qualified registered nurse is in charge of nursing education and mo,t of the graduate nurses have had special preparation or long experience in caring for psychiatric patients. Several members of the Navy Nurse Corps who have had special preparation, or, are now re­ceiving advanced preparation in psychiatric nursing, are likewise on the nursing staff.

Students have some experience in occupational therapy. This de­partment is unusually well staffed and equipped, and is used by the Texas State College for Women as a practice field for students whose major is occupational therapy.

STA TE REGISTRATION The College of Nursing is accredited' by the State Board of Nurse

Examiners of Texas. Graduates are eligible for admission to the examina-

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tion for certification as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in T exas and are eligible for registration in most other states by reciprocity.

NATIONAL ACCREDITATION

The program offered by the H arris School of Nursing was approved for accreditation by the N ational League of Nursing Education follow, ing a survey made in October 1946.

NEED FOR BETTER PREPARED NURSES-

With the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and the accompany, ing changes in the practice of medicine, increased demands have been placed on nurses. The professional nurse functions ' as a health worker as well as in the bedside care of the sick. In order that community nurs­ing needs may be met more effectively it is essentia l that the prog:ram of study for graduate nurses be of a . professional nature and the facilities of a College or University be made available for the conducting of such a program.

In an effort to better serve the community, T exas Christian Univer­sity has made its facilities available to the Harris College of Nursing and will award the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing to students who fulfill requirements set up . for graduation.

OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING

The professional nurse has greater opportunities availa ble to her than ever before. There are at present more than 44,000 positions open. Starting salaries for these positions are from $2000 . to $2600 per year for the young inexperienced graduate. Salaries for administrative and execu­tive positions for the qualified nurse range from $4000 to $9000 per year.

PROGRAMS OFFERED The College of Nursing will for the present offer two programs. It

will continue the three-year basic program leading to the certificate in nursing which is open to qualified high school graduates. In addition, a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing will be offered to qualified applicants who have completed two years of col­lege work.

AIM The aim of H arris College of Nursing is to help carefu lly selected

young women develop ig_to capable, conscientious, professional nurses who will serve competently and creatively _as agents for the promotion of positive health , and at the same time secure the greatest amount of happiness and satisfaction for t hemselves.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE IN NURSING

T wo years of general education beyond high school is considered an essential part of the preparation for professional nursing. The pro­fessional nurse must have the cultural background, social understanding, and scientific knowledge that come from a sound liberal arts program to profit fully from strictly professional education. In like manner that part of the program dealing more directly with professional education contributes to the preparation of a nurse as a responsible citizen.

Students admitted to the College of Nursing for the degree program are required to complete the program in general education set up by Texas Christian University for nursing students, or, are required to complete sixty semester hours exclusive of physical training in some other approved college or university.

Required courses are one year each of Biology and Chemistry with laboratory work. Other courses should be chosen from the fields of English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Scie11ce, and Religion.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM LEADING TO CERTIFICATE IN NURSING

1. EDUCATION: : The applicant must be a graduate of a four year accredited high school, with fifteen units of high school work, eight of which must include : three of English, two of Mathematics, two of History, one of Science. Applicants should be selected from the

upper third of t1'e graduating class.

2. AGE : The age of the applicant must be from seventeen to thirty years of age inclusive.

3. Evidence of Good Health. (See Health Service page).

Application blanks for entrance to the College of Nursing may be secured by writing the Dean, Harris College of Nursing, 1300 W est Cannon Avenue, Fort W erth, T exas_ Applications should be submitted as far in advance as possible.

HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Student-Faculty Cooperative Organization: The purpose of this organization is to promo~e a closer relationship between faculty and students, and to e!-1courage cooperation and individual responsibility in maintaining high educational, professional, and personal standards. Student officers elected annually by the student body are a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Chairman, and Athletic Chairman. The faculty representative is appointed annually by the executive committee of the faculty.

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Each class is organized with its own facul ty sponsor.

Activities: Social activities such as dances, teas, dinners, picnics, class parties, and excursions are arranged by the faculty, classes, house, mothers, and the social committee of the student-faculty organization.

Each year the Health, Social, and Recreation Committee of the faculty sponsors a Christmas dinner for the entire student body. Other meetings of the entire group are held in the fall soon after admission of new students and in the spring for formal dedication of the Annual.

A dinner sponsored by the faculty is given by H arris Memorial Methodist Hospital for the seniors prior to graduation.

N otices of concerts and lectures are placed on the bulletin board in H arris H all by the student social chairman so that students may be kept informed of coming events.

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The many parks in the City offer such recreational opportunities as tennis, badminton, softball, horseback riding, bicycling, and swim, ming. It is the duty of the student athletic chairman and her committee to encourage participation in all types of athletic activities. She keeps the student body informed of various sports events by placing notices of scheduled events on bulletin boards.

Church attendance is encouraged and hours are so arranged that each student may attend services at least ~mce every Sunday.

V esper services planned by students are held in H arris Hall each Tuesday evening. Students attending the.se services elect officers whose duty it is to encourage attendance and active participation a~ vesper and church services.

The Choral Club, under the direction of Mrs. Lillian Coffey, prac­tices weekly and gives several programs during the year for religious and ClVlC groups.

Students working toward the Bachelor of Science degree in the Harris College of Nursing are .accorded all rights and benefits of other regular students of T exas Christian University. This covers participa­tion in all activities including publications and athletic events paid for at current fees charged students on the T exas Christian University

. campus.

STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK

A student activity book good for all athletic events held at the University is provided each student who pays for as much as nine semester hours per semester. This · is non transferable because it is pro­vided at a wholesale rate much lower than can be sold to the public. It is not a purchase but a student privilege. Hence, if presented by any- · one else it will be taken up and cancelled. If lost, no duplicate will be

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issued, but the matter should be reported to the T. C. U. Business Office at once, so that in case the original is recovered, it may be returned to the rightful owner. A student carrying less than nine semester hours of work per semest.er will not be furnished an athletic coupon book, but may purchase one for $9.00. Every student who enrolls for as much a.s nine semester hour:s of work per semester is provided a copy of the _l\nnual, The Horned Frog, and a subscription to the weekly paper, The Skiff.

HEALTH SERVICE

The student admitted to the Harris College of Nursing must have a pre-entrance medical and dental examination by the family physician before her application is passed upon by the Committee on Admissions. Physical defects should be corrected before admission to the school. Each student whose application is approved for admission is given another physical examination including chest x-ray and laboratory examinations by members of the medical staff of H arris Memorial M ethodist Hospital before or immediately after admission to the School of Nursing.

In addition to the pre-entrance medical and dental examinations each student must have been successfully inoculated against smallpox within the last three years and have had typhoid vaccine within the last year.

Schick and Dick tests to determine susceptability to diphtheria and scarlet fever are given during the first three months after admission. Students who are susceptible to diphtheria are given diphtheria toxoid.

Physical examinations are repeated each year and prior to gradua, tion. Students are required to pay $8.00 per year to partly cover costs of x-ray and other laboratory examinations necessary when not patients in the hospital. M edicines may be purchased at cost. -

Students are hospitalized when necessary in the students' lounge on fifth floor of the Haris Memorial M ethodist Hospital without charge except for the annual $6.00 Blue Cross Hospitalization Insurance fee. This policy provides for a minimum of..J 5 days hospitalization per year. The services of special nurses are not furnished. Students must pay for their own dental work and eye refractions.

Two weeks' sick leave is allowed during the clinical period. Absence for illness during the preclinical period need -not be made up if the stu, dent completes all required class work satisfactorily.

RESIDENCE . Students are furnished room, board and laundry of uniforms while 1D the Harris College of Nursing. Th_ey live in Harris Hall, a three-story brick building three blocks from the Harris Memorial Methodist Hospital. There are thirty-eight single and forty-six double rooms for students in

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this building. The two house mothers live in and supervise the residence. Students take their meals at the Hospital.

The lau ndering of uniforms is done by the Hospital laundry.

THE CREDIT OR SEMESTER HOUR

The unit of calculating credit is the semester hour. O ne hour a week of recitation for a sen1ester of sixteen weeks is counted as one semester hour. Three hours of laboratory period are considered the equivalent of one hour of recitation.

GRADING AND POINT SYSTEM

The definition of grades, and the point system designed to stimulate quality of work, are indicated as follows: ::

A- Reserved for exceptional work- 3 points per semester hour. B_:_Implies superior work- 2 points per semester hour. C- Means medium work- 1 point per semester hour. D- Means .inferior work-0 point per semester hour. F- M eans failure- - 1 point per semester hour. I- M eans incomplete (must be removed within first 30 days of

semester immediately following or it becomes an F. The fee for removing an I is $2 .00. )

N- "No grade"-Used only at mid-semester. WP- Used when student drops a course while making a passing

grade. WF- Used when a student drops a course after the first six weeks

and is failing at the time she drops the course. S-"Satisfactory"-Used in recording grade for P. T. U- "Unsatisfactory"- Used in recording grade for P. T.

Each student, in order to graduate, must have a C average under the point system on all work for which she enrolls. A course dropped after the first six weeks while the student is failing is counted F. A course dropped while the student is passing is not included in the calcu­lation. In ca~e a course is taken more than once, the higher grade is, counted in the calculation, the lower grade or grades and hours disre­garded. The grades are counted separately by semesters.

T o be promoted during the professional part of the program, stu­dents must maintain at least a C average.

The quaiity of the work of each student is considered at intervals by the committee on promotions. Students are notified when their work is not satisfactory so that they may put forth greater effort.

If permission is given to repeat a course during the second or third year, classes must be attended on the student's free time. A minimum

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charge of $5.00 will be made for repeating any course. Courses taken the first two semesters in the College of Nursing may not be repeated.

ABSENCES FROM CLASS

Regular attendance in all courses is required. A ny student who voluntarily absents herself from two classes may be dropped from the course.

Any student who fails an examination may take a make-up by per­mission of her instructor but will be required to pay a fee of $2.00.

HONOR ROLL

A student to be eligible for the Honor Roll must be carrying at -least nine (9) hours during ~he semester in courses that credit toward a qegree; make an average of B (2.00) ; be passing in each course she is carrying at the time the semester grades are turned in ; must not have a grade less than C (1.00) ; and must not have an 'T' grade in any subject. The passing grades are A,~, C, D.

GRADUATION HONORS

At the time of graduation "Honors with Distinction" (formerly called "cum laude", etc. ) will be awarded to 10 per cent of the gradu, ating class, selected by a committee of the faculty on the basis of grade index and a comprehensive examination in the major field. T o be eli­gible the student must have earned at least sixty semester hours in T exas Christian University (exclusive of credit by examination or correspond­ence), and must have a point index of at least 2),5.

TESTING PROGRAM

Applicants for the College of Nursiug are given Pre-Nursing and Guidance tests, prepared by the National League of Nursing Edu~ation. These tests are given a few months before the student enters the school. The tests are a means of determining the learning ability and educ:ttional background of the applicant. . .

During the first year in the College of Nursing, the student is given achievement tests on completion of courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Nursing Arts, M edi­cal and Surgical Nursing, Obstetric, Pediatric, Communicable Diseases and Tuberculosis Nursing.

If the student has the Chemistry and -Biology before entering the College, she will take achievement tests in those subjects upon admission to the College of Nursing.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Students are not expected to leave the school to nurse relatives at I- ome nor to absent themselves for other personal reasons. Absence from the school is granted only in extreme cases. If a student is absent for a period exceeding two weeks during classes, the faculty will deter, mine the date of her return and her class standing in the school. All time lost must be made up.

WITHDRAWAL

The faculty may recommend the withdrawal of any student whose conduct, scholastic standing, or development of qualities essential for good nursing fail to meet requirements.

Students who withdraw after the beginning of a semester are not entitled to refund on tuition or fees. ::.

SECRET MARRIAGE

Any student who makes false pretense as to her marital status is subject to immediate suspension for an indefinite time. This applies to any person who marries secretly while enrolled as a student or who was secretly married at the time of enrolling.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION

A student who plans to enter a college or university for the first time should: ( 1) write for a catalogue anc;I application blank from the college of your choice; (2) check the catalogue carefully to see that courses required for admission to the College of Nursing are offered, and ( 3) have a transcript of her high school record sent to the college of her choice.

TRANSFERS AND ADVANCED STANDING

A studen·t coming from another college must present a statement of honorable dismissal, and a transcript of her credits must be sent di, rectly from that school to the Registrar. These credits will be accepted according to the rank given that school by the proper standardizing agency for its section. T exas schools are accredited on the basis of their classification by the Association of T exas colleges.

ALL CREDITS ACCEPTED from other colleges ◊r universities are received on the condition that if the student fails to demonstrate ability to carry the advanced work satisfactorily, the amount of credits allowed will be reduced, or cancelled. If the average of transferred credits is less than our C, no credit will be given for any course that shows the lowest passing grade.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

In prescribing the requirements for graduation, the faculty of T exas Christian University accepts the idea of a limited elective system­requiring certain prescribed subjects, in order to give breadth ; and con­centration upon a definite combination of related subjects to afford a comparative mastery of some field.

A student may graduate under the requirements of the catalogue in force during the session in which she first enrolled, provided she grad­uates within six years from the end of that session. The summer term may count as a part of the session before or after it . A student may graduate under the requirements of the catalogue of the session in w.hich she graduates. It is expected that the requirements of the catalogue chosen will be followed as a whole.

REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR B. S. DEGREE

All students granted the B. S. degree from T. C . . U. must complete the following courses regardless' of their ma jars :

Religion- 6 semester hours with same choice ~s for B. A. degree. English- 12 semester hours. Social Science- 6 semester hours. Psychology or Philosophy-3 semester hours. Science- 6 semester hours ( Biology, if degree in Education) . Physical Training-2 years (taken in first two years).

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In addition to being eligible for graduation from the College of Nursing, students must have completed satisfactorily ( 1) All general education courses outlined for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; (2) All required courses of the professional curriculum including clinical experience; and (3) must be recommended by the faculty of the College of Nursing to the board of the University for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

GRADUATE NURSES who wish to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing must follow a program of studies ap­proved in writing by the Dean of the College of Nursing. As a general rule 30 semester hours credit will be granted for work which has been done to fulfill requirements for the certificate of Registered Nurse. A transcript from the school of nursing should be sent in for evaluation. On the basis of this evaluation the program will be planned on an indi­vidual basis: Graduate nurses will be required to complete 90 semester hours of work in the University, 60 hours of which shall be in general education courses equivalent to those required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; the 30 additional hours are to be prescribed.

Those who have had previous college work may b_e granted credit for courses in general education equivalent to required courses.

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PLAN OF BASIC PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Preclinical Period- The first two semesters in the College of Nurs, ing are designated the preclinical period. During this time students are g~ven intensive instruction in principles and techniques of nursing prac, tice and allied courses, together with courses in the sciences essential to an understanding of nursing. At the beginning of the sixth month stu, dents are assigned to the hospital for short periods several times a week to practice, under the instructor 's supervision, the procedures she is being taught in the classroom.

CLINICAL PERIO D- At the end of the second semester students who have satifactorily passed all courses and show professional and per, sonal fitness for nursing begin their clinical experience.

Throughout the remainder of the three years, following the pre, clinical period, students are given theoretical instruction precetj_ing and parallel to their clinical experience so that this experience is given more meaning. In addition to the classroom instruction, individual and group conferences, nurs~ng care studies, reports, and clinics further enrich this experience.

. HOURS OF DUTY During the preclinical period and while on affiliation in psychiatric

nursing and in public health nursing, students are free Saturday after, noons and Sundays. After the preclinical period students have an eight, hour day including class, with one day off each week.

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TABLE OF COURSES LEADING T O THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Freshman Year

Fall English, 31 la ... . ... 3 S. Hrs. Biology, 3 ll a .. .. ... 3 Chemistry, 41 la . . .. . 4 Religion, 312 .. ... .. 3 · *History, 312a . .. ... 3 Physical Training ... .

16 S. Hrs. *Or a Social Science.

Spring English, 311 b . . . . . .. 3 S. Hrs. English, 311 Biol:ogy, 311 b . . . . . . .. 3 Chemistry, 411 b ..... 4 Religion . . . . . ; . . . . 3 *History, 312b ..... . 3 Physical Training .. . .

16 S. Hrs.

Sophomore Year

Fall Spring ' English, 324a ........ . 3 S. Hrs. English, 324b ......... 3 S. Hrs. Biology, 323 ... ... .... 3 " Biology, 233 Cont .... .. 2 " Psychology, 3 21 .. ..... 3 Nutrition Sociology, 32 1 .... .. . . 3 (H. E. 315) ... .. . . . 3 Chemistry .... .... ... 3 Microbiology Physical Training (Biol. 316) .. . .... . . 3

Nursing, 32 1 .. .... ... 3 15 S. Hrs. History of Nurs., 222 ... 2

Physical Training .... . .

16 S. Hrs.

SUMMER- 12 W eeks Two sessions of six week_s each; vacation of f our week_s

The preclinical period of 12 weeks in instruction and supervised practice in elementary medical and surgical nursing of convalescent pa­tients serves as an orientation to hospital-work and as an aid in determin , ing the student's aptitude for nursing. · ·

Nursing (322 a & b) .. ... .. . . . .... i • • • ••• ••• ..... •• 6 S. Hrs. Pharmacology ( 3 2 3) ........ . . . . ...... . . . ..... . .... 3 " Nursing (Med. & S-urg. ) 324 ... . ........... ... . .. .... 3

JUNIOR YEAR

Instruction .and supervised clinical practice in Harris Memorial Methodist Hospital. In addition to classes listed below each student receives three hours organized clinical instruction under the close super, vision of graduate nurses on all services, the hours of instruction per day depending upon the newness of the situation. In the operating

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room, premature and newborn nurseries, surgical recovery room, instruc• tion and supervised practice is frequently continuous for several days.

Weeks Clinical

S. Hours ·Practice Nursing (Medical, 530 a & 6) Continued includes

medical specialties and di~t therapy . . . . . . . . . 10 12 Nursing ( Surgical, 3 31 a Cf 6~ Continued includes

surgical specialties and gynecology practice . . . 6 12 Nursing (Operating Room Technique) 432 '. . . . . . . 4 .8 Nursing (Obstetric, 532 a & 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 16 Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SENIOR YEAR

Instruction and supervised practice in pediatric nursing; surgical specialties and advanced medical nursing at Harris Memorial Methodist Hospital, in psychiatric nursing and public health nursing. Sociology at Texas Christian University.

Weeks Clinical

S. Hours Practice Vacation .. . . . . . ..... . . . .... . .. . . . ...... . Nursing (Pediatric, 441 a & 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 Nursing (Surgical, 341) includes urology and ortho•

pedic practice : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Nursing (Psychiatric, 543 a & 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fl Nursing (Medical, 442) includes communicable

diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Nursing (Public Health, 343 a & 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 Sociology (advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vacation . . . ......... . . .. . . ...... . . . . . . · . . 4

FALL TERM- FIFTH YEAR- 16 WEEKS

This term is necessary to meet the legal requirements of a three ye:ir course in t'.'le school of nursing. It is planned for the purpose of preparing qualified students for head nurse positions. The 16 weeks practice would in so far as possible be in the specialty of the students choice.

Weeks Clinical

S. Hours Practice Nursing (Professional Adjustments, 240). . . . . . . . . 2 Educational Psychology, 337 (At T . C . U.). . . . . . . 3 Nursing (Ward Management & T eaching) 351 . ... 3 General Staff Nursing, 352. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Assistant Head Nurse, 353. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8

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For further information and application blanks write:

LUCY HARRiS, R. N., Dean Harris School of Nursing 1300 West Cannon Avenue Fort Worth, Texas

EXPENSES FOR THE DEGREE PROGRAM

Tuition . . ............. . . ...... . Student Body Fee ($ .50 per semester). Laboratory Fee .... . .. . · ......... . Physical Examination Fee .. . .. . . , .. . Medical Fee (Hospitalization . .... . , . Library Fee . .. . .. .... . .. ....... . Test Fee ............ : . _ ....... . Diploma .... . .. ..... .... . . . ... . State Board Fee .............. ... .

Total for Three Years ... ... , .. .

First Year 142.00

1.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00

i0.00

180.50

ADDITION.AL EXPENSES

Second . Yea"r

50.00 1.00

8.00 6.00 5.00

68.50

Third Year

104.00 1.00

8.00 6.00 5.00

10.00 15.00

147.50-369.50

Uniforms .......................... Approximately $40.00 Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 to $50.00

For expenses for -the General Edl)cation part of the program see Bu1letin from Texas Christian University or whichever college or uni ­versity you plaff to enter.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS A limited number of ·scholarships and loans will be available for

qualified students in need of financial assistance. For further information write the Dean of the College of Nursing.

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CURRICULUM LEADING TO THE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING

BIOLOGICA L SCIENCES

Leet. Anatomy and Physiology ... . .. . : . . 50 Chemistry .. . . . .. . . ............ 72 ¥icrobiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SOCIAL SCIENCES Psychology .... . . ."J . . • • . • • • • • • • • 48

Lab. 70 72 48

Gonf. and Disc.

Hrs. Year Cr.

1 5 1 6

. 1 3

3 3

3 3 Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

History of Nursing .... •. . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nursing & Health Servic€, in Family. . 30 Professional Adjustments II . . . . . . . . . 30 Community Health Appreciation. . .. . 28 20 1

NURSING AND ALLIED AR TS /, ., .

Nursing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nursing II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Nutrition and Cookery. . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Physical Education .. . . ......... .

- MEDICAL sCmNCES

Pharmacqlpg~ : and Therapeutics. . . . . 48 Diet Therapy 15 Medicine and Medical Nursing. . . . . . 72 Medical Specialties

Communicable Diseases . . . . 16 Skin and. Venereal Diseases. . 10

Surgery and Surgical Nursing 36 Surgical Specialties

Diseases of Eye & Ear .. .. . 12 Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Orthopedics . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Urology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating Room T echnique . . . . . . . . . 15 Obstetrics and Obstetric Nursing. . . . . 30 Pediatrics Diseases and Pediatric

Nursing ..................... 24 Psychiatry and Psychiatric Nursing ... 24

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90 48 20

30

18 48

24

12 12 12

24 48

36 12

1 1 1 1

1 1 1

2 2

2 3

3

Summary of C linical Experience

Preclinical . .... . . . .... . . .. .. .. ... . ... . Medical· Nursing . .. ... . . . . ... .. . .. . . . . . Surgical Nursing .. .... . . .. . . .. . ... . . . . .

Surgical Recovery . .. . .. . . · . . .. . . . ... . Gynecology . . ... .... .. . . ... , . .... . . General Surgery . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . Orthopedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Urology .. . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Obstctr:c NursinG . . .. .. . .. . ... ... . . . . . . Pediatric Nursic ·..: . . ' . ... . . . ... .. . . . .. . . . . Operating Rec!. ·- ~ echniquc .. . . ..... . .. . . . Diet Labor;; tory Psychiatric Nun ing .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . Elective .. .... . ... .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . Vacatio:1 . . .... . . .... . . . ....... . . . . . . .

W eeks 36 20 24

4 4 8 4 4

16 12 8 6

12 8 9

Year 1

1, 2 1, 2

2 2

1, 2 2 2 ,

2, 3 3

1, 2 1, 2

3 3

IJXPI NSES FOR PROGRAM LEADING TO A . CERTIFICATE IN NURSING

Tuition, Harris College of Nuraing . . $ 75.00 Tuition, T exas Christian University . 108.00 Laboratory Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 P}.ysical Examination Fee . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Medical Fee (Hospitalization) . . . . . 6.00 Library Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Test Fee ... .. . ... . . . . . ·. . . . . . . 10.00 Graduation Fee ... . ... . . . . . . . . . State Board Fee . . ..... . .. . .. . . .

$220.5 0

25.00 25.00

8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00

5:00 15.00

$42.50 $62.50

$125 .00 108 .00

10.00 24.00 18.00 15.00 10.QO

5.00 15.00

$325.50

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ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Uniforms . ......... ................ Approximately $40.00 .Books . . . ...... . · . ...... .... : .... . . ... . . $40.00 , $50.00

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES BIOLOGY, '.H6 (Microbiology) 3 Sem. Hrs.

. An understanding of the scientific principles involved in aseptic care of the sf.ck is of primary importance to the student of nursing. This study of the ·mi:cro-organisms concerned in the cause of disease, with a proper consideration of the habitat, growth req'uirements, method of transfer, and characteristics will give her a grasp of the.man ner in which control measures may be instituted. She will have an opportunity to gain the knowledge that will give her self-confidence: in caring for the com, municable disease patient, as well as to take part in the work of the operating room, delivery room, and nursery. · " ·

Lectures, demonstration, laboratory. Miss Bratton

BIOLOGY, 323 and 223 (Anatomy&' Physiology) 5 Sem. Hrs.

This introductory course in Anatomy and Physiology is planned to give the student an appreciation of and an insight into the make-up and normal activity of' the human body. It is a practical course, one designed to give the student nurse the knowledge essentia1 for a tr:orough under­standing of the part that · the various systems of the body have in the activity of the "whole individual."

Lectures, d~monstration , laboratory. Miss Bratton

HOME E~9NOMICS 31':i (Nutrition and Cookery) 3 Sem. Hrs.

•. A CO\.\tse planned to give the student an appreciation of the nutri­tional r equirements of the body at varying age levels, emphasizing the fundamental principles of nutrition and · the composition, digestion, ab­sorption, and metabolism of food. Laboratory work includes instruction in the principles of cookery, preparation of simple foods, and practice in menu planning and meal preparation with consideration of the cost of food materials.

Lectures, demonstrations, laboratory conferences. Miss Starnes, Miss Eakle.

CHEMISTRY 612: 6 Sem. Hrs.

This course, composed of selected divisions of inorganic, organic, and physiologic chemistry, is offered to give the student an appreciation of the complex activities that are carried on within the human body. Those aspects of chemistry which provide more understanding of bodily functions are emphasized. It is the aim of the course to give the student those scientific principles which will aid her in the actual practice of nursing, as well as furnish a background for the study of nutrition and cookery, microbiology, and pharmacology and therapeutics.

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For students in program leading to a certificate only. Lectures, demonstrations, laboratory. T. C . U. Staff

PHARMACOLOGY 32 3: 3 Sem. Hrs.

Phamacology and Therapeutics _is a study of those agents used in the treatment and prevention of disease ( with em,phasis on drugs) with consideration of not only the desired effects but also any probable side or untoward reactions. The p lace of the nurse in the administration is stressed as well as the various social problems associated with the indiscriminate use of drugs. The course is integrated with medical and surgical dressing.

Lectures, demonstrations, practice. Miss Haynes.

NURSING, 32 1 (Personal and Community Health): 3 Sem. Hrs.

This course is divided into two parts: The first part is designed to help the student recognize signs of health and to help her in developing . sound physical, mental, and social health habits. The second part is planned to acquaint the student with agencies operating in the com­munity for the betterment of social and health conditions.

Lectures, discussion, field trips, conferences. Miss Prather, Mrs. T albott.

NURSING, 322 a & b (Nursing Arts): 6 Sem. Hrs.

This course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills necessary for the fundamental nursing care of the acutely ill patient. The patient's mental, social, and physical needs are discussed and plans for meeting those needs are formulated. Nursing procedures are introduced in the classroom and are practiced in the hospital under close supervision of the instructor. Problems that arise in giving nursing care in the home are kept in mind throughout the course.

Miss Prather, Miss Haynes, Miss Sperry, Mrs. Spence.

HISTORY OF NURSING, 222 : 2 Sem. H rs.

An interpretation of nursing is made from early_ times to the present day in the light of the prevailing social conditions. T he course is de­signed to give the student a background to awaken an interest in, and an understanding of, modern trends i11 nursing. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary nursing developments.

Lectures, discussions. Miss Haynes.

NURSING (Medical and Surgical) 3 2 4 : 3 Sem. Hrs.

An integrated course is given by medical and surgical specialists who give the cause, prevention, and treatment of the disease; the nu­tritionist discusses dietary aspects; the pharmacology instructor, the various agents used, especially drugs; and the nurse presents the nursing care. ·

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, conferences. 12 weeks clinical practice.

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Drs. Sealy, H affke, H alpin, Hulsey, Claunch, N eighbors, Leon, Fershtand. Misses Sperry, Haynes,Starnes, Eakle.

NURSING (Medical) 530 a & b: 10 Sem. Hrs.

Continuation of Nursing 32 4. Jncludes medical specialt ies, tubercu, Iasis, dennatology, and venereal diseases. Emphasis is placed upon pre, vention and upon the economic aspects of these diseases.

8 weeks clinical experience in medical nursing. 6 weeks experience in therapeutic diet kitchen.

Drs. N eighbors, Leon, Fershtand , Campbell, H amilton, W iggins. Misses Sperry, H aynes, Starnes, Eakle.

NURSING (Surgical) 33 1 a & b:

NURSING (Surgical) 341:

6 Sem. Hrs.

4 Sem. Hrs.

Lectures, discussion, demonstrations, and practice in this course are planned to give the student the principles underlying the treatment of disorders requiring surgery. All types of surgical patients are cared for including, gynecologic, orthopedic, and urologic. Three hours of clinical instruction are given per week throughout the twenty weeks clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the total nursing care of the patient, physical, mental, social, economic, and health aspects, and the nurse's role in prevention of disease.

20 weeks clinical experience on surgical, ortho, pedic, urologic, gynecologic divisions, and in surgical recovery rooms.

Drs. Sealy, Rathgeber, Brownfield, Hiett, Levy, W ood, Miss Sperry, Mrs. Spence.

NURSING (Medical) 442 : 4 Sem. Hrs.

This course is planned to give the student a background for com, municable disease nursing through a study of the methods of prevention and control of communicable diseases.

8 weeks clinical experience in medical nursing including, 1 week in blood bank.

Dr. Williams, Miss Sperry, Miss Bratton, Mrs. M ershon, Mrs. Holmes.

NURSING (Operating Room Technique) 432: 4 Sem. Hrs.

8 weeks supervised practice in operating rooms. Instruction in principles underlying surgical technique of the operating room is repeated for each group of students.

Miss Harrison, Miss Foster, Miss Ford, Miss Freeman, Mrs. Mullins,

Miss McCoy, Miss Mack, Mrs. Kenas, Miss Williamson.

NURSING (Pediatric) 441 a & b: 8 Sem. Hrs.

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The care of the sick child and infant as well as the growth of the normal child and infant are .considered in this unit. Opportunity for the care of the premature infant and the preparation of milk formu las as well as bedside care of the sick child and infant .are offered.

12 weeks clinical experience. Drs. Black, Cohen, Godl.ey, Schwarz, Blanche T erreli, C. 0. T errell,

T ouzel, W eir. Mrs. Benoit, Mrs. Pittman.

NURSING (Obstetric) 532 a & b: 10 Sem. Hrs.

The purpose of this course is to give the student an appreciation of the physiology and pathology of pregnancy, parturition, and the puer, perium ; complications which may occur ; nursing care of the mother dur­ing this period and nursing care of the new born. Clinical experience is so planned that the student is offered the opportunity to observe and care for obstetric patients throughout the several stages of pregnancy.

The student nurse assists in the prenatal care program in the out, patient department of the Hospital, cares for the obstetric patient during the lying-in period, assists with the delivery of the baby, and cares for the mother and newborn infant. She observes patients in the postpartal clinic and makes home visits whenever possible.

16 weeks clinical experience.

Drs. R . L Grogan, Bailey, Mrs. T albott, Miss Goetz, Miss Williams.

NURSING, 343 a & b (Public Health) : 6 Sem. Hrs.

T his course is intended to help the student understand social and health problems which affect the patient and the community. Emphasis is placed upon the nurse's role in community health work as related to maternal and child health, communicable disease control, industrial health, and similar problems: Opportunity is provided whenever possible for practice in group and individual teaching.

NURSING, 543 a & b (Psychiatry) 10 Sem. Hrs. Instruction and practice in psychiatric nursing 1s provided at the

United States Public Health Service Hospital. Lectures, seminars, staff conferences.

12 weeks clinical experience. U.S.P.H.S. Hospital Staff

NURSING, 240 (Professional Adjustments) 2 Sem. Hrs.

The purpose of this course is to help the student understand and apprecfate more fu lly the responsibilities of the graduate nurse. A study is made of the various branches of nursing in an effort to help the student choose the field for which she is best fitted.

M iss Harris

CHEMIST RY 3 Sem. Hrs.

Laboratory and Lectures.

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The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the fun, damental principles of organic chemistry and the application of these principles to biochemistry. Emphasis is placed on the study of the chemical aspect of body processes.

Eight hours inorganic chemistry a prerequisite. T.C.U. Staff

NURSING EDUCATION

Courses in Ward Administration and Field Practice in Ward Ad, ministration will be offered to graduate nurses in the fall of 194 7.

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STUDENTS ENROLLED

CLASS OF SEPTEMBER, 194 7

Almon, Mary Lou ...... . ........ . . . .... . . ... Arlington, T exas Bateman, A lta Faye . .. . .. ... . ..... ........ ... Cleburne, T exas Bickle, Mary Catherine ... . ............. . . .. . . . C leburne, T exas Bowman, Mildred .......................... Fort Worth, T exas Ccoper, Jackie Ann .... ........ . .. .. .. .... . . . Cleburne, T exas Crumpton, Doris Imogene ......................... Boyd, T exas Davis, Dorothy Marie . . .. . ....... . · .. ..... Walnut Springs, T exas Easley, Katherine .................. . .......... Denton, T exas Ford, M ary Ruth ... . ...... . .. .. .. .. . ... . Mineral Wells, T exa3 Halley, Dorothy Mae . ......... ...... .. . · ...... Am,._illo, T exas Harris, Jo Cathryne .................... . .. . .. . Eastland, Texas Henderson, Betty Ruth . . ....................... Clifton, T ei)cas Hooker, Cherry Sue .. . ............ .. . .. . .. ... . Gorman, T exas Horn, Blanche .. .... ....... . ... .. . . .. . ........ Dallas, T exas Jean, Phanette . .... . . .. .. : ............. . ..... Loraine, T exas Johnston, Ruth ...... . ...... .. . ..... ......... .. Itasca, T exas Knight, Billie Frances ..... ... .. . -.. . .......... Glen Rose, T exas Lail , Mrs. Zada Gray ..... . ... . ....... . .. . .. Fort W orth, T exas Lawrence, A gatha ... . ... . . . ...... . .... . ... Valley Mills, T exas Lewis, Bobbye Jo . . ... . ... . ... . ... ... .. .. .. . .... Baird, T exas McPherson, Reba Sue . .. . .. .. ..... . ...... . .. . Arlington, T exas Martin, T weetie V .... . ........ . . .. . . ......... Graham, T exas Mills, Pansy ..... ........ . ... . . ... .. . ..... Fort Worth, T exas Morrison, Edna Lucille ...... . . ..... . ... . . . .. Brownwood, T exas Northcott, Bennie Marie ...... .. . . ... . .. , .. .. . . ... Olney, T exas Reynolds, Billie Jean ...... .. ......... . ....... . Cleburne, T exas Simonton, Mary Frances . ... .. . . ... . . . ...... Fort W orth, T exas Smith, Vivian Myrl .. . . .. . ... .... . . .......... Wichita, Kansas Springer, Ruby Mildred ... . ............. . . .. Fort Worth, T exas Thames, Gwendolyn ... . ...... . . . ......... . .. Henrietta, T exas Waters, M axine .. . ... . .. . ........ . ... · .... Breckenridge, T exas Whiteside, Nellance . . ... . . . .. . .. ... ...... . . . Grapevine, T exas Williams, Francis Evelyn .. . .... ... .. . , ....... . .. Nocona, T exa3 Wolaver, Alice Nell .......... . . . ................ Italy, T exas

CLASS · OF MARCH 1948

Crawley, Jewel .. . . .. .... . ... .. . .. ... ... . . Fort Worth, Texas Fishel, Phyllis ......... . .................. Fort Worth, T exas Harper, Elizabeth .. . . . ..... . . . ... . ..... . ... . . Palestine, T exas Killian, Bernice ........................... Fort Worth, T exas Latham, Betty Jo ... . . ................ . .... Stephenville, Texas McGaughey, Mrs. Jane Boyd . ........... . ..... . . .. Vera, T exas Massey, Lois . . . .......... ... : ............... Ladonia, T exas Milam, Charlotte ............................ Eliasville, T exas Sneed, Doris . . .. . .... . ..... .. ... . ...... . . . . Hamilton, T exas Strain, Betty Lu . ............ . ... . .. . ..... . Fort Worth, T exas

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Sullivan, Norene ......... .. . . .......... . .. Fort W orth , Texas Walters, Anita .... . . . . . ... .......... . .... .. . Winons, Texas Whistler, Martha .. . . . .. .. . .......... . . ... .. Iowa Park, Texas Wilkerson, Ellenda ....... ... .. .. . ........... · .. Strawn, Texas Zimmerman, Ruth J. ........... . .. . . .. ... Hot Springs, Arkans;is

CLASS OF SEPTEMBER 1948

Allen, Velma ... . .. ................. .. .. . ... Alvarado, Texas Ball, Patsy Diana . ......... .... . . . ......... Fort Worth, Texas B:::mnstetter, Beverly ............... . . . .... . .... Corwith, Iowa Boone, Ray .... ..... .. .. . ................... Abilene, Texas Cook, Sarah Jim .......... ... .. .... . ... . .. . Fort W orth , Texas Cox, Ruth ....... .. ... : ...... . ... ........ Fort W orth, Texas Darrow, Jimmie Lee . .. . .. . .......... . . ..... Fort W orth, Texas Franz, Marjorie . . . .. ..... . .. . ... . .. . .. .. . . .. Cleburne, Texas Galiga, Dorothy . .......... · .... . .............. . Waco, Texas Griffin, Laura . .. .. .. . .. .. . ...... . • .. . ...... . .. Denton, Texas Hays, Elizabeth . ... .. . .. ... .................. Graham, Texas Herd, Bobbie . ... . .. . .. . ..... . ............ Lake Dallas, Texas Hogan, N ellie .... . .. . ... ..... .. . . .. .. ........ Aledo, Texas Johnson, Betty Lee .... ..... ....... .. ... . ... Fort Worth, Texas Kiker, Allene ... . . . . . . .. ...... .. . . .. .. ... . .. . . Tulia, Texas Killingsworth, Jane ... . . ...... ... .. ..... ... Fort Worth, Texas M cM akin, Mozelle . .. . ........ . ........... W eatherford, Texas M ask, M ary Don . ......... . ...... ... .......... Perrin, Texas Pennington, Ora Lee . .. ...... · ....... . . . . ...... . Denton, Texas Petrie, Violet . ......................... . .. . .. Denton, Texas Radford, Addie ...... . ........... . ........ Fort Worth, Texas Raupe, .Julia Ann . ................. . . ........ Granbury, Texas Reed, Mary Alice ......... .. .. . ...... · . ..... Fort W orth , Tex2.s Reid, Betty ...... . .. . ...... ... .... .. .. ...... Eliasville, Texas Richardson, Mary Bet\ ... ... . . . . ........ .. .... Cleburne, Texas Rippy, Iva Dell . . ......... .. .......... . ... . .. McLean, Texas Roehr, Dorothy .. . ............... . ....... ..... Dallas, Texas Strain, Myrtle E . . .... ... ...... . .. . ... .... . ... . Milsap, Texas Taylor, Mary Kathryn ... . ........... . ..... Weatherford, Texas Winter, Evelyn Charlene ........ . ....... . ... Fort Worth, Texas Young, Eddie Faye . .. .. ..... . ·- . .. .. ........... Ponder, Texas

CLASS OF SEPTEMBER 1949

Beesinger, Nova Lee ... ........ . ... .. ... . . .... Amarillo, T exas Coley, Edwina Kathleen .......... .. . .. Mineral Springs, Arkansas Dellinger, Ella Louise ................ . ...... . . Okay, Arkansaa Ethridge, Patricia ..... . ... : . .......... . ... . ..... Pecos, Texas Gillespie, Eleanor .. . .. . ................. Mineral W ells, Texas

· Guy, Betty . . · . .... ........ ... .. . . .. ..... . Fort W orth, Texas Hays, Jessie Mae .. ... . . . ... . ...... . ..... . . Fort W orth, Texas

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Herbert, Mary Ethel ..... . .... . . ........ . . . . . . Houston, T exas Heyduck, Mildred B . . ............... . . ..... rort Worth, T exas Hinkle, Betty ... ........... . .. . ...... ... .. . ... Pecos, T exa3 Hopkins, Ora M ae .. . ...... ..... .. . . ....... Fort W orth, T exas Mangum, Freda Dell ........... . .. ... . . . . .. . ... Abilene, T exas Morrison, Billie Jean ....... . .... . . .......... Fort W orth, T exas Plowman, Carolyn .... . .......... . ......... Sheboygan, Wisc. Spurrier, M elba .. . .. .... . ....... . . . ... . .. Breckenridge, T exas Stevens, Bobbie Jo ...... . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . .. ... Fort W orth ,, T exas Sullivan, Audene .. . ......................... Trinidad, T exas Teasley, Gloria Joyce ... .. . .. . . ............ . Fort W orth , T exas Thomas, Elizabeth Meryl . . . .. . ...... .. ....... Fort Worth, T exas Weaver, Ramona ... ... .. . .. . .. . .... . .. ... . Big Spring, T exas White, Margaret . ........ ... . . ......... . ..... Wickett, T exas Williams, Francis . ... ... .. ................ ... Harrold, T exas

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INDEX

Absences .. . ... .. 25-26 A ccreditation ..... ... . . . . ..... .. 19-20 Administrative Officers H arris M emorial Methodist Hospital . 16 Administrative Officers 13 Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Advisory Committee 12 Aim of College of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Athletic Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Board of Directors 12 Board of Directors, Harris Memorial M ethodist Hospital . 12 Calendar 2-3 Choral Club . . . . . . . . . 22 Church Attendance 22 Clinical Period 28 Clinical Practice Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18- 19 Credits .. ... 24-2,6 Description of Courses . . . . .. ... .... • .... 34-38 Enrollment of entire student body. 39 Expenses ... 22, 23, 31 , 33 Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Faculty Committees 13 Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 24-25 Fort W orth Department of Health & Welfare . 17 Grading and Point System 24 Graduate Nurses . . . . 27 ~raduation Requirements 27 Head Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14, 15 Health Facilities 21 Health Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 History 18 Honor Roll 25 Honors 25 Hours of Duty Information .. ... . . . ... . .. . . . .. . ...... . ..... . . . .. . . . .... .

28 31 26 Instruction for Registration

Laundry ... . . . . .. . . . . Leave of Absence Lecturers from M edical Staff . . Library Loc::ition of College

24 26

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Meals ... .. . ..... . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 24 N eed for Better Prepared Nurses. Nurses, Need for Nursing Education Opportunities in Nursing Plan of Basic Professional Program . Preclinical Period Programs Offered . .... . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. .

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Psychiatry Recreation Facilities Residence ....... . ... .... . . . .

19 .2 1, 22

23 Requirements (See Graduation Requirements) Secret Marriages 26 Accreditation, National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 State Registration 19 Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14, 15 Table of Courses ... 29, 30, 31 Testing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Transfers and Advanced Standing U. S. P. H . S. H ospital Staff . Vesper Services Withdrawal

26 17 22 26

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