LJ Idol S8 W30-3 Gobsmacked

[myrna_bird]

My Junior year in nursing school found me away from home for the longest period in my life up to that point. It was one of the most challenging yet rewarding times that I remember.

My home hospital did not have an adequate patient population in some areas to serve for all instruction required for the School of Nursing. In those days, in order to

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[whipchick]

This is such a sad and interesting realization - how neat to call back to the days when you were just beginning, and what a sad lesson.

[myrna_bird]

Sad, but was so important for my knowledge and growth!

[the_day_setup]

I really liked reading this-- well written, natch... and though it was long ago, it reminded me of a lot of stories my wife tells me of taking on the same job in more modern times. She's been talking about moving from ICU to NICU... I keep telling her she'd get situations like *this*, and they're a lot more heartbreaking.

Thanks for sharing.

[myrna_bird]

NICU would have some sad outcomes but, by far, more happy ones. They can do such amazing things these days!

I make quilts for Project Linus and many of our donated blankies go to the NICU at our local medical center, so we hear back about some real heart-warming miracles.

[m_malcontent]

How horrible.....powerful entry.

[myrna_bird]

Thank you. Unfortunately, even the little innocents don't escape the illnesses of the world.

[alycewilson]

Awww. That line of work must contain lots of such heartbreaking experiences.

[myrna_bird]

I'm sure the people that are special enough to work with sick kids do find it rewarding somehow. Thanks for reading.