For as long as I can remember, I have always
wanted to be a nurse. The need to help
others has always been an important part of who I am.
I also thrive on challenges, and I
can't imagine doing anything less. Aside from some of
the politics involved, I can honestly say
that I love my work. Nothing will ever replace
the human aspect of nursing, the "art" of
healing. I feel it's a gift, meant to be shared.

My particular field of nursing involves the care
of patients with injuries and illnesses dealing
with the central nervous system, the brain
and spinal cord. Neurological injury and
disorders are so diverse and widespread.
In our unit, you will most likely find patients who
are victims of trauma, cerebral aneurysms, severe
strokes, and spinal cord injuries. We also recover
post-surgical craniotomies for brain tumors.
Another specialty in the NICU is the care of
neuro pediatric patients. Many of our patients
are on ventilators and in some degree of coma.
No two are ever the same. Each case is unique.

Combined with critical care, you can imagine that my
job is requires continuous and specialized
education. But perhaps the most difficult aspect of
my job is dealing with the losses and
death. Nobody can teach you that. And no matter how
experienced I become, I still struggle with
that. But I would also like to think that
perhaps in some way I have been able to
help those families deal with these losses.
We need to put ourselves in other people's shoes,
as you never know when you will be
where they are, death and illness being an
inevitable part of life's cycle.

On the other hand, I have also witnessed
some pretty remarkable, perhaps even miraculuos,
recoveries. And that is the most rewarding
aspect of my work. I also enjoy the teaching
involved, sharing knowledge and perhaps making a
difference in the quality of someone's
life in some small way. I have been asked
several times "how do you do what you do?"
My response is that, although nursing is not
for everyone, I enjoy helping others any way
that I can. And I believe in miracles,
for I have witnessed many. This is what keeps the
spirit of nursng alive for me.

Thanks for letting me share this with you.
Below I have included some informative and interesting
links related to neuroscience nursing
and nursing in general. I hope you find
them helpful. I wish you all the best!

You Might Be A Nurse If...

Humorous Doctor's Notes

Hillbilly Medical Terms

The Shaken Baby Alliance
Learn about this horrible form of child abuse...

NursingNet
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, and Paralysis
Guide to Support Organizations
Traumatic Brain Injury
National Stroke Association
(Do you know the warning signs?
Click here to learn)
National Brain Tumor Association
Nursing & Healthcare Directories: The Nurse
Friendly... Humor, Inspiration, and many Links

The Epilepsy Foundation of America

Online CEUs for Nurses
~Power-Pak Communications
(FREE CEUS!)
~SpringNet CE Connection

Learn CPR - You can do it!

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