Category Archives: Nursing

April 24, 2013

The Earnestness Of Caring For Tiny Souls

Prior to completing nursing school, I was unsure of what specialty would be a good fit for me. In my last semester of school I was able to choose my … Full Entry »

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September 5, 2012

Sitting On The ‘Other Side’ — When A Nurse Becomes A Concerned Family Member

In early 2010, I received a phone call from my pregnant sister asking me “what’s ECMO?” My heart dropped and I knew that something was wrong. I listened to her … Full Entry »

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June 7, 2012

A Nurse’s Story: To Witness Life As It Starts

When I was a little girl I loved to take care of people. I played with my dolls and cared for them using bottles, baby carriages and anything else I … Full Entry »

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May 9, 2012

Reflecting On My Career As A Nurse In Honor Of National Nurses Week

Growing up in a family of nurses, taking care of and helping others was something I learned from a young age. My mom was a labor and delivery nurse and … Full Entry »

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March 20, 2012

How Twin Girls With Truncus Changed My Life As A Nurse

It takes a village… If there is one thing I know for certain in the 20+ years I have been a nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital, it’s that our patients … Full Entry »

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