Hospital sisters and their duties / by Eva C.E. Lückes.

  • Lückes, Eva C. E. (Charlotte Ellis), 1854-1919.
Date:
[1893]
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Credit: Hospital sisters and their duties / by Eva C.E. Lückes. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    to others the request was obliged to be denied would probably be a new idea to the probationer. A gentle, but firm reminder that they are not yet in a position to judge of matters, that they are, nevertheless, ventur- ing ignorantly to criticise, would frequently be a help. The fact is obvious, yet many who are willing to accept it, immediately it is placed before them, fail to see it, until it is thus pointed out. It is curious bow often we need to be reminded of what we might be supposed to know and remember without assistance. It is needless to add that before a sister can in- fluence others to much purpose, her example must tend in the same direction as the precepts she gives. There are occasions when her advice may be ignored, but she would perhaps be much encouraged if she could see the definite effect which her example has unconsciously produced. If a sister endeavours to act towards the authorities of the hospital, with the same loyalty that she teaches to and exacts from her own subordinates, it is manifest that her services will be of inestimable value. In so far as she fails to do this, she herself, and the institution for which she works cannot but suffer. The difficulties of those who are called upon to rule are materially increased if their wishes are met with a disposition to criticise, a determination to oppose suggestions intended for the good of all, or to enlarge upon the obstacles attending their introduction. The mere fact of knowing that loyal obedience can be relied upon, and that sisters, who