POLL: Spinoff on the Parents thread reg: Medical Issues...

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How many of you parents have decided to go into nursing due to having a child with medical issues?

Are you willing to share your experiences?

Just curious...:D

Specializes in ICU.

We go to Boston Childrens Hospital.

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Anyone else?

I really expected to see more parents directly influenced by medically needy children.

I pray that each and every one of us is able to find peace and balance while we study, and after we reach the other side!

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

My niece was very badly injured in softball. I was there the last time she hemmoraged (sp?) and the nurses panicked and backed away. I held a vomit bin underneath her mouth as she projectile vomited blood and insisted the go call her doctor. -- they did and he took her immediately into surgery.

When I saw their panic and my calm, I knew I could do this. I start this Fall.

I wish you all the best with your little ones and their health. :redbeathe

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Specializes in DOU.

My daughter has epilepsy. I can't say this was a major factor in my decision to go to nursing school, though.

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