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Mom’s Nursing Diary – Episode 3: Nursing School

Nursing school was quite challenging to say the least.  I knew that the human body was extremely complex, but I never realized how difficult it would be to memorize all the bones, muscles, organs, nerves, and every system that makes us the amazing creatures that we are. The sleepless nights and early risings were endless.  […]

Mom’s Nursing Diary – Episode 2: Dormitory Life

Living in a girls’ dormitory was quite different from what I had experienced growing up.  Having a house mother to watch over us and keep us in check was something else.  Why did we have to sign out to go anywhere and sign in when we returned?  It was like we were little children.  However, […]

Mom’s Nursing Diary – Episode 1: The Beginning

Where does one begin to describe a nursing career that has spanned over 50 years and is still continuing?  It is quite amazing, since I never really wanted to become a nurse.  As a young woman, I never had it on my list of job choices. My mother, on the other hand, had other ideas.  […]