The Ventilator

thank you for saving my life. I don’t know who you are, but the compassionate care you showed a very sick man was amazing. This makes me think of the Good Samaritan . This goes out to all the nurses (and doctors and techs) who helped me through my ordeal at MD Anderson. I was recently talking to Mom about the week post op that I spent in the ‘spital. I was heavily sedated for most of that time. On the 2nd or 3rd day, I became aware that my back really itched. I wanted to scratch it all off. Mom took a look ... Read Full Story

This week happens to be National Teachers Week and National Nurses Week. Being the school nurse of three elementary schools gives me a lot to celebrate. All week long my schools have hosted events in honor of the occasion. There have been breakfasts, brunches, cakes and cookies. I received goodie bags with candies and other neat things like this little sign I found in one: The most fun part of the week for me was yesterday. Our secretary announced over the intercom, "Today is National Nurses Day. Don't forget to tell our nurse that you appreciate what she does for us." All day long ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "The Ventilator". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story