In preparation for moving I discover the darndest things as I unpack dusty boxes stored in the attic untouched for years. This time it’s a mercury sphygmomanometer, packed in its original carton along with a “limited warranty” card that should have been filled out within ten days of purchase. Looks like I didn’t even open the box but put the blood pressure machine away for the day I would open my independent practice.
That would have been in the early 80s after I became a gerontological NP
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after I worked in Chicago with inner city, underserved elderly
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after I became frustrated with the lack of resources and left to become an administrator of an HMO
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after I knew I didn’t want to be in administration
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after going back to work as a nurse practitioner once again
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after moving to three different states
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after finally retiring from nursing . . .
I forgot my dream.
I love the way you structured this piece Marianna.
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Memories in old boxes…dreams unfulfilled…but a life fully lived without them. Ironies visible in hindsight. Aging…Butler’s time of life review. Fascinating. Love it.
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Reblogged this on Marianna Crane: nursing stories and commented:
Revising the dreams.
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Fun to read again. And now a book on its way!
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Just shows we have many dreams. Some we realize.
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And some we don’t! That was beautiful and has given me a good bit to think on this AM as I ponder my own dreams. Thank you!
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