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By Roberto Garabell

 I am Registered Nurse and I work in a small hospital in a small town where everybody knows anybody.

“Stephanie,” the doctor said to me, “I want you to cover the ER OK?”

“Alright doctor, no problem.” I answered. It was no problem indeed because our ER seldom had really serious patients. Most of the people we attend to only have a broken bone or two. This night was a little special however. The patient was covered with blood all over. First he looked bloody and unfamiliar but as I neared him I realized he was my ex-boyfriend, the reason why I never had any boyfriend ever. But I am a professional so no matter how much I want to kill him, I nursed him gingerly. I wanted to hurry dressing his wounds because he was gaining consciousness. It disgusts me to think that he will wake up and see me take care of him.

“How is the patient?” The doctor asked.

“He is gaining consciousness.”

“That’s good because according to the x-ray. He suffered a severe concussion and he might be temporarily paralyzed.” The doctor explained. “I need you to catheterize him.”

“What?!” I asked in surprise.

“Give him a catheter.”

I nodded my head dutifully. I went to his side and started the procedure and much to my luck he woke up. “Aww, slow down will you?” He said with his eyes half open.

“I’m sorry.” I said and proceeded. I was happy he didn’t recognize me or he might be too brain damaged to remember me. In this case, I could do my job much better. I was the nurse assigned to him and it was my duty to check his vital signs and administer his medicine. It was so surprising to me that no matter how much I hate this guy I couldn’t bring myself to neglect my duties and I did them just like I do to other patients. I guess when you become a nurse all your personal feelings steps back naturally.

Days went by and little by little he was getting well. I see to it that all his needs were well taken care of. He didn’t show any signs that he recognize me so the atmosphere was comfortable for me.

“Nurse,” he said one day, “will I be able to move half of my body again?”

“The doctor said it is just temporary paralysis, so you could be up and ready anytime soon. Don’t worry about it.” I told him sympathetically.

He nodded and looked out the window blankly.

Then one day, the buzzer from his room sounded and I rushed to him immediately. He was jovial and he waved at me as I entered the door. I looked at him quizzically not knowing what has gotten into him.

“Nurse, I can move my hands,” he waved his hands again, “see.” I smiled at this childish outbreak. “I wanted to tell you first so that’s why I rang the buzzer.”

“That’s great, I am happy for you.” I said sincerely. “I will tell the doctor about this good news straight away.”

On the day, he left the hospital; he dropped by the nurse’s station with a note that says, “Stephanie, I am really sorry for what happened before. You are truly a good person because even if I was very horrible you still took care of me. You are the best nurse ever. Thank you.”

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Why I Became a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

By Roberto Garabell

 During my youth, I was fascinated with learning about biology and how it worked. I would just curl up on the floor with an encyclopedia and chips in my hand and enjoy reading every biology entry that I could discover. The great thing about reading the biology entries from the encyclopedia is that you never knew if the next biology entry would be about a type of life like bacteria, or a life process like photosynthesis.

Based on what I love most, most people would expect that I am a geek. Well, I am not. As a matter of fact, I belong to the varsity team of my school’s basketball team from my elementary school up to my middle school.

My family belongs to a middle class family and I was brought up well. I simply love looking in a microscope and looking at the tiny spiral like living things moving in front of my eyes and many other things involving chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.

I always look forward to my science classes and I always raise my hand if my professor asks for a volunteer. I planned to take up medicine in my post graduate studies and be a physician, since this is my father’s dream for me, but at that time I was having the time of my life playing basketball which was my priority.

Later, I majored in biology in college and worked my way through many classes. My plan was to pursue my desire to become a physician. Unfortunately, I didn’t had the chance to make my plans turn into a reality. I was asked by my father to take over our family business, because he is sick and needs to rest. I accepted at once, but still dreamed of a career that dealt with biology.

Since I have most of my time taken up with the family business, I decided to take specialized courses to become a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, which was the most practical way which I can make my dreams come through. After some time, with a mixture of effort, patience and courage, I finished my degree and acquired the necessary certification for the job. Since I wanted to start immediately, I applied part-time in a clinic laboratory at the same time that I’m managing the small business that my family has bestowed upon me.

Even though I am very busy with the family business I am handling, my work in the laboratory compensates this with the happiness, enjoyment and knowledge that I encounter in the laboratory even if for a short period of time.

To be able to pursue this career more, I have put up a small clinical laboratory of my own. With a couple of other clinical laboratory technologists as my employees, this served as the playground of my fascinations and imaginations that I have been dreaming as a child. For some this would be a very small dream, but for me this is the best thing that I have ever done in my life.

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Three Important Aspects to Consider While Career Planning

By Alvin Hanson

 Your college education is almost over: you have gained the necessary level of knowledge, you have practiced a bit to check your abilities, and you have already cleared up that you need to plan your career as soon as possible. You may wonder whether career planning is really so important and influential. Very often spontaneous decisions and events can easily improve this life or, at least, change it. This is why you have to evaluate all pros and cons and start planning.

Financial aspect

To start your career planning, you need to decide what your living wage is and how much you want to earn. Evaluate the most important costs, underline the necessity to buy food, drinks, and clothes, and mind the obligation to pay for public utilities (even if you plan to live with your parents, you should pay for it because it is your duty). Do not forget to have several plans to rely on because not always everything goes according to your wishes.

Personal interests

You cannot plan your career without taking into consideration your personal desire and backgrounds. If you like to communicate with people, you should choose the career that requires this skill. If you prefer to be alone, you may think about some quiet occupation that requires fewer movements and communications.

Current demands

It is very important to define what types of occupations are in demands and why. When you start planning your career, you have to know what profession is characterized by safe and successful future, evident promotions, and proper salary. To be aware about such demands, you are welcome to surf the web, talk to people from different spheres, or follow current news by means of the Internet, TV, radio, etc.

Your career planning should be properly grounded and thoughtful. You should not be afraid to take the first step and even make a mistake because the best lessons are got from human mistakes and disappointment. And this article should help you avoid possible disappointments and regrets. Good luck!

Alvin Hanson is an professional researcher and writer who works for writing service. He is always eager to share his experience in professional research paper writing and provide high quality term paper writing help to students.

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