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marcoujor: A Teacher’s Greatest Gift

12/27/2016

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A clinical nursing instructor works with students in practice and application in areas such as a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, even the community. It is assumed that students will bring the material learned in lecture to their clinical sites.

In my clinical rotations, I challenge students to integrate evidenced-based practice/theory with the real people (the patients) they interact with on a behavioral health unit. In orientation, I encourage my groups to remember the two most important tools of the trade--an open mind and open heart.

While an interactional experience on a behavioral health unit can
​be anxiety-producing in itself, my students are challenged to push past their preconceived notions and personal (family, work, school) stress. I encourage verbal and written acknowledgement of students' personal feelings, first and foremost, before we even enter the actual patient living area. 

I also emphasize the importance of self-awareness and an appreciation of one's own self care with each of the future nurses I work with.

Students do a great job reminding me that I am a role model for them, usually in the compassion and empathy departments. This feedback is golden. I am fueled and inspired to continue semester after semester by the wisdom and insights my students share with me in practice, in their case study papers and, in some cases emails, such as the one I'd like to share with you now. Please take the time to read Lauren's email and her post. You will be as inspired as me, promise.

​I realized how nothing can hold me back--especially my health and my stubborn instinct. I have realized all of this because of you.

You touched me in my sophomore year when you were my clinical instructor for a weekend in a skilled nursing facility. It was nothing short of fate that I was blessed with you as my instructor for my psych rotation this past fall semester. The clinical experiences instilled in me a career path I will never give up.

This being said, I am a part of the Odyssey, which is an online newspaper, basically. I published an article on my experience with you. I left out names, the location, and the fact that I was even there, but I wanted you to read it if you found the time.

You have been through a lot in your lifetime--more than I can ever imagine, I'm sure. But you deserve to know and understand the extent to which you touched not just me, but all who have had the pleasure of meeting you. I attached the link below and I hope to hear from you whenever you please.

Thank you again and have a happy holiday season!

Sincerely,

Lauren B

(Click the title to see the article: The Truth Behind Crazy)

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​Thank you, Lauren--what a beautiful gift.


This touches my heart and reminds me why I love being a clinical instructor.

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​Farewell 2016

Two songs of hope and perspective come to mind as I ponder over this last week in 2016. I'm used to other artists' traditional renditions. I am grateful to my SA 'other half' for introducing me to the sounds of both Pentatonix and Disturbed.

This is yet another example of today's youth doing things their way just as well, if not better than those before them. ​
Hallelujah by Pentatonix
​The Sound of Silence by Disturbed

​ShoutOuts

☙ Walter J. Smith: Pointillism via WarnerWords
☙ Tijn's 3FM Serious Request via flashPress

Ringing in 2017 with hopes and prayers for the happiness, peace and good health of you and yours.

All my best and see you next year,

mar

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20 Comments
Sunshine
12/28/2016 09:00:45 am

All the best to you for 2017. I look forward to more of Mar's Words Of Wisdom to guide me through another year of my crazy life.

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Maria link
12/29/2016 09:26:26 am

I will do my best in the upcoming year, dear Sunshine.

Happy, sunny 2017 to you and yours, MM

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Mike
12/28/2016 10:05:15 am

Happy New Year mar. What an exceptional way to close out Musings for the year. Hallelujah. I know my share of people with signs of chemical imbalance - and some are just crazy.

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Maria link
12/29/2016 09:27:36 am

Great to see you, dear Mike - wishing you much joy, inspiration and good health in 2017.

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paula link
12/28/2016 12:47:47 pm

Maria.....This may have just taken First Place among your musings, IMHO. Not only the sweet story by one of your grateful students but all that you sent along!
A special Thank you from me for including "Pentatonix" singing "Hallelujah"~~Beautiful song, fabulous acapela group!! Truly, I can listen to these men for hours (and they're Mmmmmmm Nice to look at too! :)
Sooooo many articles included. I spent at least an hour reading several, to include the Robin Williams story. Intend to come back again and again as I see several very inviting titles.
Wishing you the very BEST, Maria, as we close Chapter 2016 & embrace a brand new opportunity to go forward with our hearts and minds open to endless opportunities for better lives creating a better world. Cheers to all! Hugs, Paula/Effer.

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Maria link
12/29/2016 09:30:50 am

As you are so faithful to my musings, I take your remarks as true validation - which is most appreciated, dear Paula.

I'm grateful to our Martie for introducing me to both Pentatonix and Disturbed - remarkable voices indeed.

Wishing you and your family all the best in 2017. Love ya, Maria

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paula link
12/29/2016 02:40:52 pm

I'm heavily into acapela......You would LOVE "Home Free." Listen to any of their music. They're Fabulous & cute enough to kidnap!

Maria link
1/4/2017 10:11:00 pm

Right again, dear Paula...thanks for the wonderful tip.

Ruby link
12/28/2016 03:54:25 pm

Mar, you selected a wonderful way to end your musing's for this year. I've enjoyed reading each one. I've also learned some different music, like Pentatonix singing Hallelujah, it was beautiful! I enjoyed Lauren's thoughts on mental illness. She will make a fine nurse. Happy New Year my friend. Love and hugs.

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Maria link
12/29/2016 09:35:19 am

Coming from such a fine nurse, I thank you, dear Ruby. I also thank you for reading and commenting on Lauren's post - I know she will appreciate the support and validation as well.

Wishing you a new year filled with inspiration from your muse and all the happiness and peace you can handle. Love, mar

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Martie link
12/28/2016 04:08:11 pm

Oh, what a beautiful letter. It made me cry!

Mar, you just have a way to touch each and every person in a special and positive way. I am so glad you are in a position where you can touch many, and activate the good in them of which they are often unaware of.

I am so blessed to have you as my best friend!

Happy New Year to you and yours!

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Maria link
12/29/2016 12:34:09 pm

Oh my 'other half' Martie,
You hit the nail on the head with 'they are often unaware of...' in the department of goodness and strengths in these fine young women and men.
It's such an honor for me to instill a bit of confidence in these jewels.
That 'blessing' / best friend stuff goes both ways, dear Martie...Happy 2017 to you and your beautiful family as well. Hugs, mar

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John M
12/28/2016 04:48:11 pm

Prof Jordan! You are truly amazing! You are so special to all of us. You truly inspire us to push past our weaknesses. Your story & your journey so far is one which I think would make the average person angry, or give up their job. Yet you are the kindest person I've ever met. You care about every one of your students and you have such a great sense of humor. There is so much to learn from you as an instructor and as a human being.

Thank you for everything!

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Maria link
12/29/2016 12:14:35 pm

Oh John,

Your comment is as beautiful as your compassionate heart. Thank you for expressing your thoughts so 'thoughtfully'.

I truly loved working with you and your peers this semester - what a fine crop of future nurses our profession is growing.

Happy, fulfilling 2017 and hope to see you around campus.

All my best!

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Rita Hicks Davis
12/28/2016 09:13:06 pm

Very touching, thank you for posting this story.

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Maria link
12/29/2016 12:25:59 pm

Thanks for such a sweet comment - great to see you and happy 2017, dear Rita.

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Angelia S. Phillips link
1/2/2017 02:28:03 pm

Prof. Mahreer,

I love that your student took the time to not only write to you about the positive influence you've had on her personally and professionally but also that she wrote an article on it! That's wonderful!

Her words are warranted and I'm confident they reflect the thoughts of countless numbers of folks who've come into contact with you.

I was also thrilled to see a comment from another of your students on the post. You're doing it right, girlfriend. Your own teachers can look at your education methods and caring heart and know their time with you was a worthwhile investment.

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Maria link
1/4/2017 10:13:55 pm

Thanks, dear Ange...both Lauren's post and John's comment mean the world to me.

Teaching is the most rewarding role I have held in nursing without a doubt.

Love you and hugs too, mar

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Shauna
1/10/2017 03:42:25 pm

What a beautiful email, Mar! I'm sure you're very touched knowing you make such a difference in so many lives.

I read your student's article. It's very well written and full of compassion. Touche to both of you!

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Maria link
1/11/2017 12:22:06 pm

You know me well, dear Sha... student feedback and growth is as rewarding as it gets for me.

Lauren will also appreciate your feedback as well.

Love and hugs, mar

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