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Marcoujor: Coming Full Circle

4/29/2015

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This past week was the culmination of two beautiful behavioral health semesters for me since September, 2014. In total, I worked with 67 women and 12 men - each compassionate, committed and unique in their own right.  All 79 will graduate in a few short weeks - new nurses entering the field - an exciting and proud time for them and our profession.


In my final Spring rotation, one young woman touched my heart, initially so insecure...yet quickly blossoming into one of the most intuitive, dedicated and competent students with a heart as big as the sky - one of the leaders in her group, like an Earth Mother.  Her name is Brooke.


Arriving at the hospital on our last day, my students were waiting for me with these beautiful coral roses.  Brooke who presented them to me on behalf of the group.  

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On the last day of each rotation, I build in time for final evaluations, where I meet with each student. This is a great opportunity to review progress made during the clinical rotation and opportunities for improvement. I admit that other things have come up in conference - ranging from career advice to issues requiring further referral.  


When Brooke came in for her evaluation, she began to tell me of her long journey to get to this point of graduation.  I found myself tearing up, right along with this lovely woman.  I had no idea what circumstances in her personal life she had encountered in her first experience in nursing school. I saw, before me, a fighter who wanted to be a nurse with all of her heart - someone who was most up for the challenge.  .


Her work for me was outstanding in every way. She named a couple instructors, including me, that had been so very kind to her upon her re-entrance to the program. She gave me this beautiful angel - I have named her Brooke and will cherish her always.

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I decided to read her card during our conference.  I could not believe what I was reading…

After I got home and digested what had happened, I asked Brooke if I could share this moment of coincidence (?) with all of you - this point where I felt I had come full circle in my role as a nursing instructor.

Brooke responded: “You are so welcome. I do not mind if you use me in your blog, hope it will help others see that nothing can stop you if you want it bad enough. Thanks for all you kind words.” 


My card from Brooke said the following:

"You have a caring heart and a generous spirit...and I’m so grateful that my life has been touched by both.

Ms. Jordan,


I have had many great clinical instructors but there are two who have touched my life in a special way.  I first felt this way back in 2008 with my first psych instructor, Alice Brogan, and now again with you. 

You both have the most compassion I have ever seen a nurse have for a patient.  I admire you both very much and strive to be more understanding of each patient’s situation just like you.

I’m extremely grateful for you entering my life.  Thank you for showing me the true definition of a compassionate, caring and loving nurse.

Love,

Brooke (Class of 2015)”


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Well, imagine the joy I continue to feel knowing that my instructor, and dear friend, Alice Brogan, had left such a lasting impression on my student, Brooke - and that she put us in the same league - wow!  

It was great to reconnect Brooke with Alice.  Nursing can be a small and supportive circle.  To me, this is one of the best examples I can share with you.

I wish Brooke and each and every one of the new graduates of 2015 a fulfilling and amazing career in nursing.  We welcome you!  We need you!  We thank you!

And you know I wouldn’t be me unless I ended this post with a song dedicated to all my students...

Don't stop believing!

Thank you for visiting and reading. I hope you've enjoyed sharing this wonderful journey with me.

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Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful week.

Be well,

mar
18 Comments
Vicki
4/29/2015 02:21:52 am

Dear Maria,

What an uplifting story. Nurses are truly our gladiators now, and heroes too, as they battle all kinds of assaults, unhappily often literally, and figuratively.
It's a new world, with many of us stumbling around in the dark, many huge, sad events everywhere, and yet Florence's bright light still continues to shine after all these many years, in the skills and caring you and others develop in nurses new to the field.
I'm so proud of you, my dear sweet friend, and of the nurses who give so selflessly on a daily basis.

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:19:23 am

Thanks for your inspiring words, dear Vicki...I have thought of nurses as gladiators before...and I do believe Florence would be proud as well of this "new crop entering the field".

Love and hugs for a peaceful day, Maria

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Peg link
4/29/2015 02:53:04 am

This inspirational story is another reason to believe that we can and will overcome obstacles that stand in our way. Thanks for sharing this woman's strength and tenacity here along with her gratitude for caring instructors like you.

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:20:54 am

I agree, dear Peg. Brooke's story is one of strength and hope.

Hope all is well. Have a peaceful week. Love and hugs, Maria

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Martie Coetser Pozyn link
4/29/2015 02:59:19 am

My dearest Mar, I can't help crying, because Brooke's experience of you is the same as my own. You just have a special way of touching everyone who crosses your path, and not just on the outside, but deep down where it matters. I am so glad to have you as my online sista. I don't have what it takes to be a nurse, but oh, with you as a teacher I am sure my latent abilities would have blossomed.

I am wishing Brooke, and all your students, only the best ahead.

SA needs teachers like you!

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:24:00 am

Dear Martie,

Your comment is as beautiful as you. You serve very well as "mar's private duty nurse", rest assured...and I am grateful that you are my online Sista too.

Thanks for your kind wishes to Brooke and my students.

Love you and big hugs, mar

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femmeflashpoint link
4/29/2015 03:05:54 am

Prof. Mahreer,

I loved the question mark after the "coincidence" line. Here's yet again another chance to say I don't believe in coincidences. (Grin!)

What a wonderful thing to happen for both you and Ali! I think being likened to a valued and respected mentor in is truly a pinnacle to have achieved for both the mentor and the student.

Bread on the water ... I hope there are many more new health care providers out there put together with the same stuff as Brooke. She's the sort of nurse that's needed to set and maintain the standard of excellence in care, physically and from the heart.

Best wishes to all of you!

femme

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:26:23 am

Thanks for noticing my (?), dear femme...which, in itself, was not a coincidence...LOL!

Thanks also for your intuitive and supportive remarks. You are so appreciated.

Love you and hugs, mar

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Shauna
4/29/2015 03:21:13 am

Wow. This gives me goosebumps. How awesome that Brooke named you and your mentor as the two people who have most influenced her!

Mar, your compassion goes far beyond the classroom. You touch everyone you meet. Those of us who have the honor of calling you friend are truly blessed.

You're true blue!

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:29:17 am

Dear Sha,

Like you, I got goosebumps when I read Brooke's card - thanks for this beautiful comment.

Your voice message was special and you match my "blue" any day, "truly"! Love ya, mar

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Anonymous
4/29/2015 03:33:26 am

You have told a truly telling tale of tenaciously teaching talented tenderfoots. (wink)

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:38:28 am

Thanks, Anonymous... ;)

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Sunshine
4/29/2015 07:05:43 am

Group hug!!! Seriously, you have me appreciating and loving nurses more than I already do, which I didn't think was even possible.

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:40:05 am

Mission accomplished... :)

Love me some Sunshine more than ever too, MM

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Randi B link
4/29/2015 07:12:44 am

Oh, Maria! What a beautiful tribute to a compassionate lady with an amazing spirit! Her beautiful words were well deserved.

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Maria link
4/30/2015 12:41:55 am

What a delight to see you, Randi - I totally agree with you about Brooke and thank you so much for stopping by! Love, Maria

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Cristen Iris
5/1/2015 03:15:02 pm

That is so precious. What a wonderful thing for her to do.

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Maria link
5/5/2015 11:16:19 pm

Thanks, Cristen - so lovely to see you here!

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