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In the early days of UP healthcare, nursing services were rarely seen. Most care was administered by physicians, male orderlies, or family members of the patient. But as Marquette's population expanded and city hospitals were established, practical nurses assumed more of the patient care. A Miss Parker from Chicago was hired at St. Luke's as the nursing supervisor in April of 1899. Mary Nunn, who had nursed in the old City Hospital and St. Luke's, started nurse training under Miss Parker. Mary Johnson McKereghan also entered the training program in 1899. Miss Parker left soon after, and Olive Pendill became superintendent of nursing and in charge of nurse training on July 28, 1899. Mrs. McKereghan remained for the full two year program and was the first nursing school graduate. Her first employment was as superintendent of the Ishpeming mining hospital, now known as Bell Memorial Hospital. I found some interesting details about the school and St. Luke's in our hospital archives. To enter the school "candidates should apply to the Superintendent of Nurses in person". The application "must be accompanied by a testimonial as to moral character from two responsible persons. Candidates should be between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Anyone with organic defects cannot be received. High school graduates or applicants having two years High School or its equivalent are considered ..... Applicants are not desired for candidates whose personal or family affairs are likely to interfere with their training." Students received "on the job" training, often by physicians at the patient's bedside or in the operating room. Student nurses usually worked 12 hour shifts, with 2 hours off for classes. A half day off was scheduled once or twice a week, and students were expected to gather each morning to sing hymns before breakfast. Nursing students were required to provide their own uniforms, made "of striped blue and white gingham with an apron. In August 1899 a square bib with straps crossing in the back and a tarlatan cap with pleated ruche were added." In addition to the uniforms and bibs, students were to provide the following: one napkin ring with initials or name; one watch with second hand; black shoes with low rubber heels; one bath robe or kimono; one pair rubbers or goulashes (sic) for rainy weather; sufficient plain underwear for duty; one umbrella; one sweater or long coat. School records showed that 7 students enrolled each year for 1915 through 1918, and enrollment rose to 16 in 1926. After 1917, the students entered a 3 year program, divided into a 3 month probationary period, 9 month Junior term, and Intermediate and Senior terms of one year each. During the probationary period, the student had to "show a general aptitude" and "manifest good health and ability to keep up with the class instruction". St. Luke's Training School for Nurses was affiliated with the Children's Free Hospital in Detroit, where each student also did a 3 month rotation. Students received room, board, and washing during their probationary period. As Juniors, they received an additional $4.00 per month to cover expenses. This was raised to $6.00 the second year, and to $8.00 per month their Senior year. Senior and graduate nurses could be hired by the patient's families. The pay was $6 for 12 hours or $7 for a 20 hour day on general cases, $7 for a 20 hour day for OB cases, and $8 for a 20 hour day for contagious diseases. Home nursing had an older history. In 1901, student nurses could go into the homes for dressing changes or simple treatments. The hospital charged 25 cents for this service. In 1920 the school purchased 24 books for its library at a total cost of $81.50. Titles included What Men Live By, Textbook of Massage, and Nervous Women. Patient room rates in 1926 were $25 per week for a private room ($30 with a bath), and $15 per week in a ward. Operating room fees were $10 for major surgery, $7.50 for tonsil surgery, and $5 for minor surgery or deliveries.
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