CVME Insider: Nursing Knowledge That Matters

Pursuing a Passion for Healthcare and Education Pursuing a Passion for Healthcare and Education Introduction Sometimes, the journey we set out on takes us to places we never expected but are exactly where we need to be. I began with a dream of medical school, driven by a deep desire to help others, especially children . Yet, as I studied and observed the medical field, I realized that my heart was leading me somewhere else. That journey ultimately brought me to special needs education—a field that became my calling and taught me invaluable lessons I carry with me today. Discovering a New Path My initial dream of becoming a doctor stemmed from my love for helping others. However, as I studied for the MCAT, I was put off by the politics involved in medicine and, later, the reality of patient procedures. I couldn’t see myself in a role that didn’t align with my values. When I was offered a substitute teaching position, I began t...

reprinted with the permission of     Donna Maheady   www.ExceptionalNurse.com "Jasmine Stacey, 24, a nurse in the UK has Crohn's disease.  She underwent surgery to remove part of her intestine when she was 20 years old and needed an ileostomy bag. Jasmine has launched a new line of luxury lingerie that allows women who also have stoma bags to feel sexy again. The nurse/designer said she was "inspired to come up with a stylish range of underwear by the lack of seductive garments available for women in her position". "I want to take the stigma away from having a stoma bag and prove you can still be sexy with underwear.  "I want to get the message out there that it is not as bad as people think and that young people have stoma bags as well as old people." "We hope our underwear is stylish without being flimsy and empowers women to feel confident whether they have stoma bags, scars, or simply want more stomach control."  ...