brads7

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1. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   brads7 replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Students

   I'm 47 and in my final year in New Zealand. I know this is one of the best things I have ever done with my life...apart from being a parent. Age doesnt mean old it means experience...always remember that. Good luck and stick at it, you will be surpri...

2. Alzheimer's Train Ride

   brads7 replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Since finding that story I have had the priviledge of meeting many who are on that journey and some who have family on that journey. Yes it is hard for them all and as a nurse being with them on that journey hopefully makes it a little easier for the...

3. Alternative to spanking

   brads7 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   This is a very interesting topic. I live in a country where it is ILLEGAL to spank your child and doing so and being caught would result in jail time. The idea of the act was to stop child abuse but we all knew that this wasnt going to stop those who...

4. Are Exit Interviews Mandatory??

   brads7 replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Ivanna here is the train journey. Im sure this is the one you were after. enjoy Sharon THE TRAIN JOURNEY. Imagine going on a long journey by train. As we leave the landscape looks familiar and as we progress, things begin to look different. T...

5. Are Exit Interviews Mandatory??

   brads7 replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Ivanna_nurse noticed you were looking for "the train journey" a story of alzheimers do you still want it?

6. How do I feel?

   brads7 posted a topic in General Students

   Have just finished my clinical placement in an older adult facility and came across a beautifully written story that helped me to understand what someone with alzheimers is going through.. I dont know who the author is and I apoligise for using this...

7. Alzheimer's Train Ride

   brads7 replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have found the story, not sure who wrote it or where it came from but it is a very moving story and anyone with a family member or loved one with Alzheimers can attest to this likeness of p[erhaps what the journey is like THE TRAIN JOURNEY. Imagin...

8. Alzheimer's Train Ride

   brads7 replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Did you find the poem? would like it myself

9. How My Life Was Changed By One Patient

   brads7 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

   What a lovely story! I too am an 'older student (2nd yr)' (46yrs) when everyone else is thinking about being without their children and relaxing I am starting over! I have had a few Sylvies and a few that made me even more determined to succeed in nu...