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marcoujor: The Generation Bond

5/20/2018

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I've decided to resurrect some 'oldies but goodies' as I re-publish some favorite posts from up to four years ago for the next forSEEable future...

​As I contemplated my life balance over the next couple months, I reminded myself that a repeat / rerun does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, I am usually able to gain new insights from reading something a second time.

​I also appreciate how my reading audience has grown. As such, this timeless post may be brand new to you.

Thanks for reading, sharing and understanding if my replies to your wonderful comments are delayed a bit and on the brief side.

I spent my weekends in the month of April taking nursing students to a skilled living facility on a geriatric clinical rotation.

What an exciting time in the lives of my students! In one short weekend, almost all are convinced they have chosen the profession of their heart ~ nursing.

When asking students on Saturday morning to rate their level of anxiety from one (low) to ten ('I'm outta here!'), I'll typically have most checking in at a six or seven.  By Sunday afternoon, it's rare to hear a score more than a two from my beautiful women and men...

The high point of the day for me is watching the relationships build between resident and student.  With some there is a seventy year age difference - yet the common ties I discover both astound and delight me.  Many of the students are actively applying the Golden Rule, as they lovingly tell me about their grandparents.

I'll admit these residents are easy to fall in love with.  They are bright, feisty, funny, opinionated - come to think of it, they have the same qualities we have...(LOL)!

I have heard Mom's words coming out of quite a few mouths- such as, "I was out like a light".  It's magical when I encounter an elder telling one of my students their wise life lessons.  The students leave this experience transformed, as do I...

So far, I've been getting some heartwarming feedback about these future nurses as I talk to the residents.  I'm proud that the future of my profession show compassion, respect and kindness with their every action...take a look at some of the comments for yourself: 
​1- She was nice.

2- She smiled at me.

3- He listened to my stories.

4- She laughed at my jokes.

5- She didn't rush me.

6- She made me feel young!

7- She gave me the best backrub...the best hands.

8- He was respectful of my privacy.

9- She got me creamer for my coffee.

10- She was an angel - she washed my hair.

11- She held my hand until the nurse came with my pain medicine.

And how lovely that the nursing staff have shared this feedback with me about my students:

1- They are a godsend.

2- The residents love your students.

3- Thank you for bringing these helping hands.

4- They make me smile - love them.

5- What a big help they are.

6- They are meant to be nurses.

7-  They have big hearts.
A friend sent me a FaceBook quiz to determine my life motto - check out my uncanny, and characteristic, results:
"Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life." Maria Jordan
Hmmm ... am I that obvious?  Guilty as charged... and I thank my students for inspiring me enough to share my 'work' with you.

Wanted to end this one with a little "Love and Happiness"... as sung by Al Green:​

ShoutOuts

☙ If Plagiarism Was A Killer Disease.... Via Martie’s Foyer
​☙ No Rockin' Chairs - Just Rockin' On!Via WarnerWords
☙ Name Dropping: You on the list? Via flashPress

Until next month, be inspired by the youth and elders around you...

Peace, mar
13 Comments
Mike
5/20/2018 04:24:32 pm

Hello mar - It sounds like your students and yourself, are getting as much back as you give to the residents of the assisted living facility. Funny how that always happens. Happy Sunday.

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Maria link
5/21/2018 07:42:42 pm

Good point, Mike - there is a reciprocal quality to nursing.

Have a great week to come!

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VGMedico link
9/16/2019 02:22:37 pm

totally agree with you!

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Cynthia link
5/20/2018 07:44:37 pm

How sweet! You really have a gift for inspiring your students. I know they must love you and to have you relate the stories of your semester here is really neat. I didn't know you were spending your April weekends doing this. But I'm sure it was rewarding - you definitely captured lots of goodness in their statements. Sending you hugs and love and keep inspiring, friend! You are amazing!

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Maria link
5/21/2018 07:44:28 pm

Thanks for the visit and sweet comments, dear Cynthia.

Hope you are having a wonderful birthday too. Hugs, Maria

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Shauna
5/21/2018 12:23:10 pm

What a rewarding experience, Mar! You are definitely in the right profession, my friend. It's comforting to know that our future caregivers come from such a compassionate, loving mentor. I know one day your students will follow in your footsteps and continue the legacy.

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Maria link
5/21/2018 07:45:55 pm

Thanks, dear Sha - I know that certainly is my dream.

I know my work is a great investment in the future of the nursing profession.

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Verlie Burroughs
5/21/2018 01:12:59 pm

Love this mar! The comments (feedback in your article) from the elderly patients are so telling. It's a thrill when you get a positive response from someone who is hurting, that's for sure. I remember one old gal, commenting to her nephew about me on my first day on the job as her new 'homemaker': "She's a good one," she whispered. And five years later I was still always happy to hear her words of gratitude (by that time we were old friends). The benefits of this kind of relationship work both ways. She is gone now, but I will never forget her appreciation. Each time I visited, even times when she was in so much pain she couldn't get out of bed) she would call out as I was leaving: "Thank you a million times!". I can still hear her saying those words, gives me goosebumps now thinking about it.

Thanks a million mar!

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Maria link
5/21/2018 07:51:39 pm

What a wonderful memory, dear Verlie - thank you for sharing with us.

I know that you have been an angel to all you have cared for over the years.

Love you and you big heart, mar

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Martie link
5/21/2018 04:39:34 pm

That is the most inspiring feedback! Visiting a skilled living facility is the best way to determine whether one is on the right road or not. I am sure your students will always remember their visits to living facilities.

Take care, dear Mar!
Hugs,
Martie ♥

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Maria link
5/21/2018 08:06:55 pm

Thanks, dear Martie - I agree that this experience lets the students know they have chosen the right profession.

Love you and big hugs, mar

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Gail Sobotkin
5/21/2018 05:59:36 pm

What an inspiring and uplifting post. Makes me have hope for the future of nursing.
Blessings & Love,
Gail

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Maria link
5/21/2018 08:11:14 pm

Thanks, dear Gail - I couldn't agree with you more.

Love and hugs to you, Maria

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