Woohoo! I survived my first Nursing theory exam... start in hospital in mid october... my next hurdle!
Had a Bio exam as well last week and have a lab exam this week... fun huh???
But I am still really enjoying being in Nursing! Cannot wait to meet my first patient.
That's my news for now!
Marieke (LOBPI)
1st test
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Tanya in NY
- Posts: 935
- Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 10:51 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am Mom to Amber, injured at birth. I serve on the Board of Directors for UBPN, and am a labor/delivery nurse, too.
- Location: NY State
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Congratulations on choosing a very rewarding and demanding career! I too am a nurse and love everyday of it, even when it's not going so well. Don't sweat the small stuff is my nursing advice and take those boards right away!
Here's a little story about my first day of clinical experience...my task was to change the bed and bath an elderly lady who had nausea and vomiting. She was ornery (whether that was her personality or because she felt ill, I don't know). She yelled at me that I was taking too long to bath her therefore making her too cold and when I tried to set up her lunch tray for her, I knocked one of the dishes off the overbed stand and it broke on the floor. I then proceeded to cut my finger on the broken glass while picking it up to put in the sharps container, then practically cried in the hallway among my other nursing student colleagues. Well, as I was fretting over what I could do now since I hadn't finished the bath because the patient refused due to her being cold and not feeling well, my nursing instructor overheard it and said..."hey, don't sweat the small stuff...go bath someone else." Priceless advice that I utilize to this day. Listen to your patients and enjoy it.
Tanya in NY
(Amber's Mom, ROBPI, almost 3 years)
Here's a little story about my first day of clinical experience...my task was to change the bed and bath an elderly lady who had nausea and vomiting. She was ornery (whether that was her personality or because she felt ill, I don't know). She yelled at me that I was taking too long to bath her therefore making her too cold and when I tried to set up her lunch tray for her, I knocked one of the dishes off the overbed stand and it broke on the floor. I then proceeded to cut my finger on the broken glass while picking it up to put in the sharps container, then practically cried in the hallway among my other nursing student colleagues. Well, as I was fretting over what I could do now since I hadn't finished the bath because the patient refused due to her being cold and not feeling well, my nursing instructor overheard it and said..."hey, don't sweat the small stuff...go bath someone else." Priceless advice that I utilize to this day. Listen to your patients and enjoy it.
Tanya in NY
(Amber's Mom, ROBPI, almost 3 years)
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
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Hehe, Thanks Tanya! I was a PT before so I remember my first clinical for that! Man was I terrified! It was a big, tattooed, dressed in leather, long hair guy... intimidating??? I am 5'4" and weigh about 115lbs all wet! I was convinced he wouldn't listen to me... (he didn't, but not b/c of me, he just wanted meds to "fix" his back...).
I now have an extra challenge as 18 months ago I came down with a rare autoimmune disorder, Transverse Myelitis, I was paralyzed from mid-chest down. I now walk with a cane and a long leg brace on my left leg... have bowel and bladder problems and spasticity... BUT I don't let anything get in my way! Erb's Palsey never stopped me (I was a competitive figure skater) and this won't either.
I love your advice about not sweating the samll stuff... I have to keep reminding myself that lately.
Marieke
I now have an extra challenge as 18 months ago I came down with a rare autoimmune disorder, Transverse Myelitis, I was paralyzed from mid-chest down. I now walk with a cane and a long leg brace on my left leg... have bowel and bladder problems and spasticity... BUT I don't let anything get in my way! Erb's Palsey never stopped me (I was a competitive figure skater) and this won't either.
I love your advice about not sweating the samll stuff... I have to keep reminding myself that lately.
Marieke
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Marieke, congratulations on your progress! I have decided to change careers and pursue nursing too (though I won't be attending nursing school until Makenna (robpi) starts preschool in a few years, but I am planning on using my EMT cert to start working in the hospital in the Spring). Makenna's OT had mentioned that she was considering going to nursing school so that she can start seeing home patients who also require a nurse. Good luck to you!
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
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Marike
Wow that is great so glad your tests went well.
I would say that you have chosen a great profession but I feel nursing, for most nurses, is a Vocation.
I know when my daughter choose to study for her BSN I wanted her to be a doctor.
I thought she was brain washed by her text books.(girls= nurse, boys=doctor).
She was so upset with me and said they were two separate chosen professions.
She told me when she was 7 she wanted to be a Nurse and never changed her mind.
She has three children and just started back to work part time she really missed nursing.
Good luck with the rest of your studies. I am sure with your drive you will do well.
Kath ( adult/obpi)
Wow that is great so glad your tests went well.
I would say that you have chosen a great profession but I feel nursing, for most nurses, is a Vocation.
I know when my daughter choose to study for her BSN I wanted her to be a doctor.
I thought she was brain washed by her text books.(girls= nurse, boys=doctor).
She was so upset with me and said they were two separate chosen professions.
She told me when she was 7 she wanted to be a Nurse and never changed her mind.
She has three children and just started back to work part time she really missed nursing.
Good luck with the rest of your studies. I am sure with your drive you will do well.
Kath ( adult/obpi)
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Congratulations Marieke!! You are on your way to being a great nurse.....YES, we can do anything we put our minds to. Not sweating the small stuff will get you alongggg way.
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
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I am happy to announce that I got back my marks from my first 2 tests (biology and nursing theory) and have done very well! I was very worried, as they were both complex exams and I felt stressed out while studying for them.
Thank you for your good wishes and all!
Marieke
Thank you for your good wishes and all!
Marieke